Blanche V. Fleming

Hey Nana,

Its me, Shane. Its been 14 years since you were called home. I know youre watching but just a quick update. I did what you always told me I would do. I graduated from college and started graduate school. I dont want to be the President anymore (possibly because somebody already took the spot for being the first Black President) but remember those talks about me being in space? Yeah Im determined to still make it happen. Everyday is honestly still a struggle for me. I hide it well behind laughs and a smile from time to time. I never lied to you before so I wont now. Its rough. I miss being able to randomly call you to tell about my mom and dad making me mad. I miss being able to just stop by after a haircut or just when I was passing through the neighborhood. I even miss being yelled at for sitting on the furniture in the Front Room, playing on the steps, or opening the basement door without permission. I still, to this day, have no clue as to why I opened a door to a part of the house I was always scared of lol. There was always fresh Krispy Kreme doughnuts, gummy worms, and Hot Cheetos on the table with a grape-lemonade koolaid icee in the freezer because somehow you knew when we were coming over. You taught me how to be strong and respectful while demanding respect. Even when I was wrong, in your eyes I was being me and it was the best thing you ever taught me to be. Youre the only reason I ever decided to actually take myself seriously when I sing. To this day, you motivate me to be a better man and for that I thank you. You were/are my first bestfriend and I miss you more than words can say. Its almost time for your birthday and its one of the hardest days I have because I cant physically say it to you. I just want you to know that I love you and Ill see you on the other side one day.

Autie, you have been an inspiration to me and my children. you have instilled in me how to be a woman. independent and to stand up for myself. All I know right know is that I miss my two phone calls, one at 10:00AM and 7:00PM every day. There is so much I would like to say but I would be writing for months so I will close know. Know that I will never stop loving you.



Your neice. LOVE!!!!!!!

Arnette,



May your troubled heart find peace and comfort in the knowledge that you are not alone. May God's presence ease your troubling spirit and give you rest. He know's how you feel. He is ever aware of your circumstances and ready to be your strength, your grace and your peace. He is there to cast sunlight into all your darkened shadows, to send encouragement through the love of friends and family, and to replace your weariness with new hope. God is your stronghold, and with Him as your guide, you need never be afraid. No circumstances can block His love. No grief is to hard for Him to bear. No task is too difficult for Him to complete. When what you are feeling is simply to deep for words and nothing anyone does or says can provide you with the relief you need, God understands. He is your provider today, tomorrow, and always. And He loves you. Cast all your cares on Him...and believe

Garry: We were deeply saddened at the passing of your mother. Our prayer is that you will feel God's rich love and healing touch during this time of sorrow.

To:Uncle Ollie,

Gloria Jean, Patricia, Garry



Sorry to hear about the loss of Aunt Blanche. Just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.



Niece Carolyn & Family

Dear Family,

I never got the chance to meet Mrs.Blanche Fleming,but I did get the chance to meet her dear son Gary and her wonderful and dear grandaughter Shonda,I heard so many beautiful things about her from Shonda her death touched my heart,Shonda spoke about her nearly everyday she is such of a family oriented young woman I know that your grandmother was so proud of you

Shonda you have such strong faith so I know you understand that grandma is in a better place now no more pain or suffering.Stay strong family you all are loved so very much.



michelle thomas

To Shonda, a dear friend and her wonderful family,

Be strong for each other because Nana wouldn't have it any other way. I love all of you and I will miss her dearly.



Love Always,

Dianna"Flu" Jones

My heartfelt sympathy, condolences, and prayers go out to the family and friends of Blanche Fleming. May God continue to be with you in your time of sorrow. Remember He is with you at all times.

The Price of Love

Grief never ends, But it changes. It’s a passage, Not a place to stay.



The sense of loss Must give way, If we’re to value The life that was lived.



Grief is not a sign of weakness, Nor a lack of faith, It is the price of love.



Shonda, You loved your Grandmother and miss her greatly. We are also thinking of you. Love, Kev

Shonda you and your family are in our prayers.

Excellence described by Webster is the opposite of mediocre. Anyone who knew Nana knew that there was nothing mediocre about her. She strived for perfection everyday of her life. She was the "Big Mama" who kept our family together. She gave us many treasures while she was here. She gave us honesty, friendship, love, and respect. She taught all of the women in our family how to take care of a husband, children, a house, and how to look good doing it. To the men, she taught them how to respect a woman. If there was nothing else, you knew you had to respect her. She would not settle for anything else. She always gave you what you needed, when you needed it. Whether it was gifts, a lecture, or good old fashion tail kicking, you knew it was out of love. I will truely miss the conversations that we had. In, hind sight, I realize that her stories were life lessons that she was trying to teach us, even though some of them were kind of crucial to sit through :-).



To my family,

Although Nana was taken from us at such an early age, her presence will be with us forever. She left an imprint on all of our hearts. If it was advice, a cooked meal, or just one on one time that was needed she left a piece of herself in whatever she gave. I will miss her terribly.



Love

Angee

To Shonda and Family: It's not always easy trying to deal with the passing of a loved one. With that said, I pray that God will strengthen and comfort each one of you during and after your time of despair. Her spirit will live on in each of you. Take comfort in knowing that you will all meet again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless You.

To My Family:

Well this is very hard for me and as I am typing this I still can't believe that my Nana is gone. I miss everything about her.I wrote her a letter before she passed and I never got to read it to her.So I am going to get some of it out know.Nana I am writing you this letter because to me it is my way of slowly healing and still letting you know how I feel..You have been the backbone of this family for so long and now there is a void.You have taken care of every last one of us.The bond that we have can never be broken for we are inseperable.You have spoiled me and taken care of me for so long.You have taught me so much in the last 30 yrs..But the one thing that will stick with me is to believe in myself and be a leader not a follower.You told me many times that you were proud of me. I would ask myself why is she proud of me? What have I done that was so spectacular that you would be proud of me! But then I sit back and look at myself and I have come along way.I have turned into the woman that you wanted and taught me to be.I will always remember all the special things we did together from shopping,doing my hair, to the walks to the bus stop, the cookouts and the goodie bags you use to have under the sink for me. The hard part about all this is.. I can never remember a time that you were not there for me. Mom always said" You are ruining that girl" and you would say"No you weren't".But you were!!!!!!!! I was not ready to lose you.You were my 2ND Mom and I dont know what to do without you. I miss the phone ringing at 8:15 pm everynight. I feel so empty right know and I know that time will heal my wounds but at this moment it really hurts that I cant pick up the phone and hear your voice.I know that now I have my own personal guardian angel looking over me and I have found some comfort in that.Nana I just want you to know that I love you and always will!!!!!!! To my Family just remember that a family that prays together stays together.So let us come together at this hour of need but let us continue to be in each other's presence and to continue to lean on one another.



Love you All,