Barbara Ann Fleming

Barbara Ann (Vannatter) Fleming, 87, a resident of Vista Veranda in Ravenna was born on December 5, 1938, in Logan, West Virginia to Raymond Winfield Vannatter and Ula Pearl (Sexton) Vannatter. She passed away on Sunday evening October 11, 2026, with all three of her children at her bedside. She was the 7th child and 7th daughter of what would eventually be ten children. She graduated from Chapmanville High School in Chapmanville, West Virginia in 1957.

She married Odell (Bud) Fleming on April 17th, 1958, and they remained married until his passing in March 2021. They were 19 days short of 63 years married.

They had three children. Douglas (Laura) Fleming of Edinburg, Steven (Susan) Fleming of Springfield, Tennessee and Debra Edwards of Randolph, Ohio. Seven grandchildren, Beth Ann (Chris) Drummond & Hayden of Atlanta, Georgia, Eric (Samantha) Fleming & Everly, Paisley & Colton of Cummin, Georgia, Gabrielle Fleming of Springfield Tennessee, Kyle (Alyssa) Edwards & Mitchell & Hailey of Tallmadge, Ohio, Collin Edwards of Tallmadge, Ohio, Jesse (Mia) Edwards of Marlboro, Ohio and Reese Edwards of Randolph. 2 step grandchildren Becca (Adam) Gibbs & Mason & Emerson of Tennessee and Stephen (Malory) Sapp & Barrett, Bella, Beau & Baker of Columbus, Ohio. Her siblings, Joann Lesher of Columbia, South Carolina, Marion Volinsky of Medina, Ohio, Raymond (Buddy) Vannatter of Buda, Texas and Danny Vannatter of Columbia, South Carolina. Several nieces and nephews.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bud, her mother-in-law and father-in -law, Jesse and Ora Fleming of Crooked Creek, West Virginia and 5 siblings, Mable Gandee, Margorie Brock, Irene Soulek, Ruth Vasser and Geraldine Vannatter (died in infancy).

She was a homemaker for many years. She worked at Hudson County Counter in the Deli after Debra was a teenager, and then at Acme in Ravenna, Ohio. Barbara loved to quilt and crochet and made many beautiful quilts and wall hangings over the years. She was a past member of the Atwater Piecemakers and the Canton Quilters. Barbara was a wonderful loving mother and grandmother and frequently babysat their grandchildren once they came along. She was a perfectionist in every sense of the word. She was impeccably dressed; her house was immaculate at all times and always drove a spotless car (thanks Daddy).

She was a member of New Testament Baptist Church and loved Jesus with her whole heart. She is reunited with her husband in Glory now! They began their life in Cleveland, Ohio (Uncle Sam added Kentuck and Kansas to the mix. If she could have gone to Korea with Dad, she would have). They lived in Streetsboro for 15 years, before building their dream home in Atwater. They lived in Atwater for 35 years.

The family would like to thank the Administration & Staff of Vista Veranda for their wonderful, loving care for the past 4 ½ years and Harmony Hospice for all of the care during the past year and especially the last few weeks.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to New Testament Baptist Church 3583 State Route 59 Ravenna, Ohio or Harmony Hospice 25825 Science Park Drive #255 Beachwood, Ohio.

Friends will be received on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 10am until the 11am funeral, officiated by Pastor Bob Burgess, at the New Testament Baptist Church, 3583 St. Rt. 59, Ravenna. Interment at Atwater Cemetery will immediately follow.

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