Frances Paschall Fleming

Frances Paschall Fleming died peacefully at her home in Morganton, Sunday, April 8, 2012, one day before her 76th birthday. She was born in Burke County to the late George Lewis and Annie Taylor Paschall. Frances married Robert Carl Fleming, Jr. on January 1, 1954, and they had five children.Frances enjoyed sewing, crafting, reading, and playing bridge. She taught many a novice the game of bridge. Her greatest joy was in raising her children and watching her grandchildren grow.Frances was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Marjorie Ann Paschall Shea; and her beloved daughter, Robbin Elizabeth Fleming. Frances is survived by her husband, Carl of the home; daughters, Susan Fleming Keaton and husband, Glen of High Point, and Ann Fleming Krohn and husband, Tom of Morganton; and sons, Robert C. Fleming, III and wife, Robin of St. Charles, IL, and Jeffery A. Fleming and wife, Lisa of Apex, NC. Eleven grandchildren knew the love of their Nana: Taylor Keaton, Drew Keaton, Bobby Fleming, Caitlin Fleming Wahl, McKendry Fleming, Caroline Fleming, Morgan Fleming, Laura Fleming, Ryan Fleming, Nicholas Krohn, and Nathan Krohn. A brother, Lewis Paschall also survives.As Frances desired, there will not be a formal funeral service. Friends and family are invited to a gathering at her home on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Robbin Fleming Fund for Children at Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 2239 NC 181, Morganton, NC 28655. Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family.