Peggy Jean Fleming was born August 27th, 1933 in Bells, TX to Hayden Eugenia Hurst Fleming and Archie Henry Fleming. Peggy was the fourth child born to this couple during a time in our country's history as the Great Depression. Times were hard but God is good. Peggy grew up and learned quickly that with a brother and two sisters ahead of her she better not be slow or she would be left behind. She was a Daddy's girl and decided early when he went to work she was going with him. So off she went to the school where he taught. Peggy excelled in the classroom. She graduated from high school early so that by the time she married at 16 she had already completed one year of college at the University of North Texas in Denton. After the birth of Raymon Lee she found herself happy with the role of wife and mom. When Martha Jean was born to Peggy she found herself busier than ever. As a young mother of two and just barely 20 Peggy worked tirelessly to make a home for her family. Tragedy struck her shortly after Martha Jean reached 18 months of age when it was discovered that Martha had Leukemia. Not a stranger to hardship Peggy, threw herself into the roll of nurse and devoted herself to Martha's care. Martha lost her battle with cancer in July of 1956, she was almost 3. Peggy maintained the friendships with the mothers she met during Martha's illness and as late as 2012 still received Christmas cards from those surviving family members. In July of 1957 she welcomed Terry Dale to the fold and then again in July 1961 Keith was born. She loved her boys and spent her days devoted to teaching them and learning new things. Peggy found herself in a natural role of caring for children and teaching Sunday School to toddlers at Central Baptist Church. She also enjoyed singing in the choir and helping with the youth there. Peggy knew the importance of an education and was encouraged by teachers, whose children she looked after, to complete her degree. After she had her fourth child she went back to college. Peggy maintained an "A" average while keeping an immaculate home and meals on time. Upon completion of her degree in 1967 Peggy went to work at Central Elem. teaching 4th grade. She later went on to teach 5th grade at Lakeland and Degan, where she enjoyed watching her 1st grandson. Peggy and the fifth grade team were instrumental in bringing Camp Goddard to LISD. She taught her students the world of finance thru her elaborate banking unit even building a teller window for her students to use in the classroom. Peggy went on to teach 6th grade math at Delay Middle School where she had the joy of teaching her her other grandsons. Peggy retired after over 30 years. Peggy joined the Retired Teachers Association and enjoyed fellowship with those men and women who devoted their lives to educating the next generation. Peggy never forgot where her talent came from and was always serving on Sunday both in the choir and classroom until her health prohibited climbing stairs or chasing toddlers. She was a devoted follower of Jesus, her face glowing as she spoke of her blessings. Peggy's heart for her grandchildren's salvation was evident as she taught them early on the importance of a relationship with the Savior. Peggy enjoyed traveling, taking long walks and Jazzercise! She and her husband bought a 5th wheel and introduced the grandchildren to the wonders of camping and nature. Their travels took them all across the United States and Canada. Their favorite spots were the West Coast. As they got older they enjoyed the close campsites in North Texas where they could take the grandchildren on weekends. Between their camping stints she and her husband launched many a cruise ship from it's port and cruised all thru the gulf of Mexico, to Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and Europe. They enjoyed visiting the Holy Land more than once. They toured all of Europe and even Russia traveling with her sister Mary Jo and brother-in-law Warren. Peggy walked the lake until she couldn't. One day she walked 4 miles and the next day she couldn't get out of bed. This began her decline. She fought bravely thru constant pain tried to maintain a normal daily routine. Peggy loved her life and served her Jesus until He called her home. She was surrounded by family thru blood and adoption until the end. Peggy is preceded in death by her parents Archie Henry Fleming and Hayden Eugenia Hurst Fleming; her brother Archie Lee Fleming and his wife Mary; sisters Patsy Fleming Cobb, Mary Jo Fleming Scribner and husband Warren; daughter Martha Jean Collinsworth; niece Eugenia Lucille "GiGi" Parker, and nephew Stephen Fleming. Peggy is survived by her husband of 64 years , sons; along with grandchildren.

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