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Her Life

Only one left

July 29, 2014

Today marks a huge milestone in the Campbell family. It has only been 6 months since my mom's death and just a few minutes ago my mom's sister, Melba, died.  She was 10 years older than Mom but they were still very close.  Aunt Melba was like a second mother to me.  I have so many good memories to hold onto thank goodness.  Now there is only one sibling remaining and she is nearing 100 years old.  I am so sad.

Mom's Life

January 30, 2014

Born the youngest child of 11 children on 3 April 1934 to Jesse L. and Nancy E. Campbell in Mesilla Park, NM.  Died 26 January 2014 at her home in Bakersfield, CA after a long battle with illness.  During her life she was known as Jeannie to friends and family. 

Mom studied hard and obtained her degree in nursing and worked until she was married to our father, George (Joe) W. Fleming on 13 March 1954 in San Diego, CA.  They were blessed with five children, the first only a year after their marriage and the last 10 years later.  She was a stay at home mom and was available whenever the children needed her.  Her greatest joy was watching her children grow and being a part of their lives.  She attended their sporting events, scout outings, PTA meetings and much more.  Together with Daddy, Mom made sure we were able to do many things so that our lives were enriched in many ways.  There was rarely a week that would go by without some activity. 

During her life she devoted many hours to helping others.  She was happier taking care of other people and making sure that those around her had the love and nurturing they needed.  It gave her great pains when she became ill and was the one who needed help.  Many times she would be talking to one of her children and say that she should be taking care of them, not the other way around.  Her middle child willingly took on her care and was with her when she returned home to be with those who passed before her. 

Mom was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and 8 of her siblings.  She is survived by her children Nancy J. Lee, George W. Fleming Jr., David Fleming, Sandra Fleming and Chris Fleming.  Also survived by three grandchildren, Justin w. Lee, Bryan R. Lee and S. Rene Herbst,  and one sister, Elta Vernice Rooks. The sister closest in age to her, Melba Stanczak, died only six months after mom.