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Lela Mae Fleming-Taylor

Benton Harbor, Michigan

1931 - 2023

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Lela Mae Thomas Lockhart Fleming-Taylor passed away on Aug. 3, 2023, at home surrounded by family.

A celebration of life service will be Friday, Aug. 18, at Union Memorial AME Church, with visitation at 11 a.m. followed by services at noon. Those wishing to sign their guest book may do...

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Lela was an inspiration, a proud, good looking, and a marvelous person, who planted and took care of plants around Union Memorial. Lela was meticulous about the flowers/plants she planted around the church and assumed full responsibility as long as she was able. I retired as pastor of Union Memorial in 2021 and was not able to attend her services. May God continue to bless her soul, Sincerely, Rev. Minnie Autry, Retired Pastor

My condolences and prayers of comfort to the family. Sister (Lady T) was a blessed Trailblazer and will be remembered for her heartfelt work and deeds. Well done, now take your rest.

Dear Family of Lela Fleming-Taylor: My deepest condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Lady T. I served as the former pastor and retired in 2021. She was a great cook and loved making her cha-cha and hog head souse and would give the profits to the church. Lady T sang in the choir until her stroke and kept the flowers around the church in impeccable condition and no one dared to touch them. She was missed tremendously by us all and will be missed during the coming days, weeks,...

RIH MS. FLEMINGS GONE NEVER FORGOTTEN. MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS. WILL BE MISSED