Herma Fleming

Herma Louise (Newton) Fleming, passed away in her sleep at the Cartmell Home in Palestine, Texas, January 1st, 2016 at the age of 79 after battling a long illness. She was surrounded by her family and friends and the loving care of the Cartmell Staff. Louise was born in Irvin, Kentucky but spent all of her school years in Pasadena, Texas where she enjoyed several high school reunions and maintained her high school friendships.

She was passionate about her children, music and played Accordion recitals in her youth and enjoyed teaching music for a time. Member of American Business Women's Association, she spent her working years at Pope and Sparks and Southern Ionics in Pasadena, Texas. After retiring she came to make her home in Palestine, Texas to reside close to family.

She is survived by son Ben Fielder and wife Lynne of Elkhart, Texas, daughter Laura King and husband Charles of Galveston, Texas, daughter Candis Burns and husband Paul of Elkhart, Texas grandchildren Robert and Becky Walker, Kristen and Mathew VonGonten, David and Erika King, Kaitlyn and Brock Haymon, Grace Fielder, Shawn Fielder, Courtny and Cheyne Fielder, great grandchildren, Robert, Baylee, Lucienne, Charlie, Daniel, Ashley and Nicholas. She was preceded in death by her father Earl Newton of Pasadena, Texas and her husband John Ross Fleming of Los Angeles, California.

She had many loved family members and friends, and small Canine Companions.

There will be a graveside service at Forest Park on Lawndale, Houston, Texas at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 6, 2016. The family requests in lieu of flowers please send a donation to non-profit organization Cartmell Home, Palestine, Texas.

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