Carol
Jean Fleming
AUGUST 9, 1936 – SEPTEMBER 7, 2022CARROLLTON, TX - Carol Jean
Fleming passed away on September 7, 2022 at Presbyterian Hospital in
Plano. Carol was born August 9, 1936 in Rockford, Illinois. She was the
daughter of the late Paul David Goranson and the late Kathryn Mary
Nelson. Carol is survived by her loving husband James Richard Fleming.
In 1942, she moved with her parents, Paul and Kate Goranson, from
Rockford, Illinois to Dallas, Texas; along with her 1 year old sister,
Phyllis. Soon after moving to Dallas, their first permanent home was
built in University Park off Preston Road. A few years later, her twin
brothers, Ron and Tom, were born into the family. She graduated from
Highland Park High School and then graduated from East Texas State
College in 1956. While there she met her future husband, Richard
Fleming. The two married in Dallas on January 19, 1957. Carol later
taught History for 15 years at R. L. Turner High School in Carrollton,
Texas. Richard and Carol were active members of Christ United Methodist
Church in Farmers Branch, where they met many of their best friends.
It was there in Farmers Branch that Richard and Carol raised their 4
children; Penny, Pam, Jim and Jerry. They also blended their love of
travelling across the country with antiquing, which lead to them opening
The Old Craft Store in the historic downtown Carrollton Square.
Eventually they would extend across the square to the Finishing Touch
Antique Mall.
Carol was always an avid reader, who loved quilting. Eventually she had
made quilts for all her children, grandchildren, and great
grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Carol is also survived by her twin
daughters, Penny Hudson (John) and Pam Nelson (King), as well as her
sons; Jim Fleming (Sallye) and Jerry Fleming. Carol is also survived by
her siblings; Phyllis Bronder, Ron Goranson (Terry) and Tom Goranson.
Finally, Carol is survived by 9 grandchildren; Kristen Newcom, Maggie
Presley, Katy Frees, Grace Hudson, Kelly Setness, Sara Cox, Randall
Nelson, James Fleming, and Jack Hudson, along with 7 great
grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00am Wednesday, September 14, 2022
at Christ United Methodist Church in Farmers Branch. In lieu of flowers
memorials can be made to the Children's Medical Center Foundation 2777
N. Stemmons Fwy, Suite 1700, Dallas, Texas 75207 |