Obituaries

Janet Gardner Fleming, 71

She lived in La Grange Park for 24 years before moving to North Carolina.

Janet Gardner Fleming, 71, of Norwood, North Carolina, who lived in La Grange Park from 1995 to 2019, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at her home.
Janet Gardner Fleming, 71, of Norwood, North Carolina, who lived in La Grange Park from 1995 to 2019, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at her home. (Courtesy of Family)

Janet Gardner Fleming, 71, of Norwood, North Carolina, who lived in La Grange Park from 1995 to 2019, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at her home.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Janet was born in Hendersonville, NC on February 15, 1953 to the late Forest and Barté Frix Gardner.

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She spent a majority of her working life as a retirement planner, and then retired in marketing, working for Summit Marketing.

After relocating to Norwood in July of 2019, she was very active in the local community, having served as president of the Community Service League, Treasurer of a book club, and several canasta groups. She participated in many programs including meal deliveries. Janet was also an active participant with the Norwood Lions Club.

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She is survived by her husband of 29 years Michael Fleming, of the home, two step children: Scott Fleming (Kelli), and Kristen Newhouse (Keith), and three step grandchildren: Bennet Fleming, Reese Fleming, and Harrison Newhouse.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Charles Gardner.

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