Margaret (Peg) Fleming, 81, passed away on May 13, 2022, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Peg was born in June of 1940, in Baltimore, Maryland, and was preceded in death by her parents Kathleen Donnellan Sanks and Thomas H. Sanks.
Peg graduated from Seton High School in 1958, and then attended Loyola College. She subsequently taught at St. Anthony Elementary School for several years before launching her career with C&P Telephone Company. It was there that she met the love of her life, Richard Fleming. They were wed in 1974, and made their home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They remained happily married for nearly 33 years - until Richard’s death, in July of 2007.
Peg was a devoted wife and mother, while also serving her community and church in several volunteer positions. She was an avid reader of all media, books, magazines, and the daily paper. She also enjoyed spending quality time in the kitchen. Peg loved trying out new recipes as well as whipping up one of her famous desserts for family and friends to enjoy. She had a gift for making people feel included, valued, and loved. Her neighbors would often find Peg on her front porch in the evening, where they would exchange stories and a hearty laugh. Peg embodied a warm and spirited sense of humor, and she lived each day with grace and gratitude.
Peg is survived by her son, Craig Fleming, of Charlotte, North Carolina; her stepchildren, Thomas Drew Fleming and Pamela Ruffner of northern Virginia; and her brother, Fr Hal Sanks SoJ, of Baltimore, Maryland.
A private celebration of Peg’s life will be held later this week. For those wishing to send memorial gifts or flowers, in lieu of these, please consider Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region (HPCCR.org) in honor of the excellent care she received under their auspices.
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