Violet Juanita Fleming

Violet “Juanita” Fleming, 101 years young, passed from this life to her eternal life on November 1, 2026, while in her home in Austin, Texas. She was born February 20, 1925, in the old Breckenridge hospital and remained an Austinite her entire life. She is survived by her two daughters, Lynda Bonewald (New Zealand) and Gaylen Tips (Fischer, Texas), and two granddaughters, Silona Bonewald and Adrienne Kenney. Her five great grandchildren, Indigo Faye, Jaden Dale and River Takota Faulkner, Rain Violet and Sky Ruby Kenney adore their great grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Hilton Fleming. Children include Barbara Pardee (deceased) and Buddy Fleming; eight grandchildren, Tracy Pardee (deceased), Milton Pardee, Mitzi Pettibon, and James Richard, Brandon, Brandi, Callie and Cory Fleming and seven great grandchildren.

She loved and was loved by many. During her 101 years, she experienced the deaths of her parents, beloved aunts and uncles, and her brothers and sisters, many that she cared for physically and in prayer before their passing. On this earth, the next generation of nieces, nephews, and cousins became her ‘children’. She especially loved her cousin, Diana Houston and husband Jimmy (deceased), both devoted to her. Others that also loved her dearly and visited frequently include Mary Sue Fleming, Janice Ross, Melissa Foles, the “Porter Sisters” Wanda, Billie and Tiny and the late Johnny Voudouris. She was an inspiration to multiple generations.

Her church family at Baptist Temple where she and her husband became members in 1975, also loved and revered her. Her first pastor, Pastor A.J. Carter established this church with an open door to any and all seeking answers of faith. This is continued today under Pastor Keith Rawls. Many of her beloved church family have also gone to glory and have now welcomed her there. Sharon and Larry Frischen continued this legacy of love and compassion by supporting her when she could no longer physically attend church services.

She practiced the two greatest commandments given by Christ, to love God and love one another. She never forgot to send a birthday card, or a condolence, while at the same time enjoying the company of others and laughing at a joke or two. She was the “Queen or Jedi Master of Skip-Bo” and other card and domino games and promoted puzzles for herself and others as therapy and to keep the mind sharp. She welcomed the friends of family members as they too became part of her family. She has left a legacy that encourages all of us to follow in her footsteps. She will always be with us.