NANCY LYNN JONES FLEMING

Fort Worth, Texas - Nancy Jones Fleming, 82, passed away Sunday morning, March 9. She loved family with her whole heart. She was generous with her time and thoughtful in all she did. She loved Jesus and knew that her heavenly home had been prepared for her. She taught her children to be cheerful givers and to love as Christ loves us.

Born in Kilgore, Texas on October 23, 1942, Nancy was the second of three daughters born to Elaine and Marcus Jones. Upon graduation from Kilgore High School in 1961, she attended Kilgore College. In 1963, she married Mike Fleming. After his military duty in the Air Force, they settled in Dallas, eventually moving to Tyler and raising their two children, Kimberly and Brian.

Nancy always involved herself with her family, friends and community. While living in Tyler, was active in the Junior League, the Symphony League and the Four Seasons Garden Club. She was instrumental in the start up of All Saints Episcopal School and served on the Board for many years. In 2009, she and Mike moved to Fort Worth to be near their daughter and her family. She became a member of Christ Chapel Bible Church and the Sages Class. As an avid TCU supporter, she also enjoyed supporting and attending many sporting events.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elaine and Marcus Jones, her husband, Mike, and sisters, Sandra Elaine Long and Mary Katherine “Kitty” Smalley.

Nancy is survived by her children, Kimberly Fleming Kirk and her husband Scott; Michael Brian Fleming and Liana; grandchildren Meredith Kirk Mercer and her husband, Jacob, Mallory Elaine Kirk, Michael Joseph Fleming and Mary Bailey Fleming; great-grandson, James Michael Mercer and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Nancy’s Life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 14, in the Chapel at Harper and Lucas Funeral Home, 1500 Eighth Avenue, Fort Worth.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Justin’s Place – “The Nest” at 5049 Edwards Ranch Road, Fort Worth, TX 76109.