Geraldine Mary Garza Fleming

Geraldine Mary Fleming was born on September 2, 1916, in Austin, Texas. She attended Palm School and graduated from Austin High School in 1936. While at Austin High, she was active in the Student Council, several literary societies, and was editor of the 1936 yearbook. Gerry was a noted equestrian in her day and participated in numerous competitions around the state, specializing in jumping and steeplechase. In 1939, Geraldine married Edmund Fleming. The made their home in Austin where he was head basketball and assistant football coach at St. Edward's University. After Pearl Harbor, she made a home for her family at several Navy bases on the east and west coasts as she awaited the return of her husband from the Pacific. For many years, Gerry worked as a bookkeeper with the University of Texas Athletic Department. She was especially proud of her association with the Longhorns during the Darrell Royal years, and she rarely missed a game. She considered herself a true longhorn. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Rosa Garza; all her siblings; and her beloved husband, Ed Fleming. She is survived by all her children, Ed Fleming Jr., Margaret Rose Fleming and her husband Mike, Charles Fleming and wife, Virginia, Benita Fleming and Kevin Fleming and wife Anita. Gerry had nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. For the last fifteen years, Gerry suffered from Alzheimer's disease. The family sincerely expresses their gratitude to her dedicated caregivers and nurses at Wesleyan Foundation for the wonderful care they afforded her during the last ten year. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials please be sent to Stephen F. Austin High School Continuing Education Foundation, % of Marty Rosenfield, 336 South Congress Avenue, Ste. 100, Austin, Texas 78704. Donations help fund scholarships for worthy and deserving Austin High School graduates. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am, Monday, August 17, 2009 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 126 W. Oltorf, Austin, TX 78704, with Reverend Michael Couhig, CSC officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date.