of Yellville, AR
April 16, 1924 - July 16, 2021
Carrie E. C. Fleming, age 97, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away Friday July 16, 2021 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Carrie started her life journey April 16, 1924 in Pattison, Mississippi the daughter of the late John Thomas and Wilma Agusta (Abbott) Clark. She met her husband Evan Fleming while working as a clerk at Le Tourneau during WWII (it was a weapon manufacturing plant during that time.)
She worked many jobs throughout her life, but most important to her was being a good mom which included working with the Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts as leader, Rainbow Girls, Ban Parents, PTA volunteer, Sunday school teacher, and other duties. Carrie was insurance secretary for Farm Bureau and 75 year member of Hyland Eastern Star Chapter #56. She was active in politics as a young woman, and kept up with changes throughout her life... Desegregation, Women's Rights Movement, and many wars, even losing a brother in the Korean War. She was always proud to be an American!
Carrie acted as living history storyteller to her grandchildren, relating different inventions that she saw from TV onward, to Zooming. Tea parties, rubbing backs and feet of growing grandchildren made her so happy, and she was so happy to spend time with them.
She loved to travel, loved to eat and feed everyone through her life. Depression years led to food shortage when she was growing up and hunger was well known to her. Growing up about two blocks from the railroad tracks, mom used to feed hobos while we kids growing up. She gardened throughout her entire life, bringing canned goods to her kids, grandkids, neighbors and friends. She love reading, softball, and hunting.
Mrs. Fleming is survived by her son Evan L. Fleming (Jean) of Fort Smith, Arkansas; her daughter Jeri Hulgan (Mike) of Yellville, Arkansas; four grandchildren: David, Shanna, Jessica, and Joshua; and two great-grandchildren: Aurora and Jonah.
She was preceded in death by her husband Evan Fleming Jr., her sisters: Dorothy Middleton and Lucille Collier; and her brother John Thomas Clark.
Visitation will be 5:00 7:00 pm Wednesday August 4, 2021 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville.
Funeral service will be 10:00 am Friday August 6, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church in Yellville, Arkansas with Blake Brinegar officiating.
Interment will be in Wintergreen Cemetery in Port Gibson, Mississippi.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church Women's Bible Study Group.
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10 Condolence(s)
Kelley M Williams
Thursday, September 2, 2021
I didn't get to see them much, but I always loved seeing your parents when I could. I'm just now seeing this about your beautiful Mom. My mom, Trish Williams, was the one who always kept us informed about and connected to E. L. And Carrie. Love to you all, Kelley (Dorothy Hall Palmers' granddaughter)
MRS JOHN LEIGH HYLAND III (DEE)
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
CARRIE WORKED AS SECRETARY FOR WARREN COUNTY FARM BUREAU IN VICKSBURG FOR MANY YEARS, MY LATE HUSBAND WAS AGENCY MANAGER AND FOUND HER TO BE THE MOST PLEASANT, HELPFUL AND HONEST PERSON POSSIBLE. SHE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND KIND WORD FOR EVERYONE SHE ENCOUNTERED.
WHEN SHE MOVED FROM FARM BUREAU SHE WAS IRREPLACEABLE. MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO HER FAMILY.
Felice W Dennis
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
jeri i am so sorry for your loss but know your momma must surely be enjoying sitting at banquet with our Lord and Savior! Prayers for you and your family's peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Patricia Cole
Friday, July 23, 2021
I am saddened to hear of your loss. Your mother was a sweet person. May your memories bring comfort in the days to come.
Gwen STICE
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Carrie was such a special lady with whom I enjoyed visiting very much. She will certainly be missed. I hope you find comfort in knowing that Carrie is now peacefully at rest with God.
Janice Davis
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking to your mother at the Senior Center. It was good to read about her life she led and how kind she was. Prayers for you and your family. Janice Davis
Cathy Brightwell
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
MS JERI, I SADDENED TO READ OF YOUR MOTHERS PASSING. THOSE PARENTS ARE HARD TO LOSE. MY THOUGHT AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Judith R. Bearden
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I remember your mother as a very vital, active person.
Judith
Vicki Roberts
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Jeri My deepest sympathies to you in the loss of your mother. May God hold your hand in all things that you do. It will only hurt for a while. You will always miss her and remember her life lessons but remember the joy she brought and the stories she told. My prayers for you and yours
Jim Keyes
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Jeri:
It's hard to lose a M on, especially one as great as Carrie! My prayers are with you and Mike. Remember whose she was and think of our joyous reunion someday.