of Batesville, AR

October 4, 1928 - July 1, 2014

Nell Fleming, 85, of Batesville, Arkansas died Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at her residence.

She was born October 4, 1928 in Jackson, Tennessee the daughter of Add Willie Chrisp and Eddie Mae McCullough Chrisp.

She was salutatorian of the 1948 graduating class of Merry High School in Jackson, Tennessee. Her career included banking, working in the social security office, and she was a licensed practical nurse at St. Luke's Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.

Nell was a gentle, loving lady, who enjoyed playing dominoes and pinochle with her husband. She enjoyed cooking and baking, and people would line up for her pecan pie and cakes.

Survivors include two sons, Larry Fleming and his wife, Sabrina, of Batesville and William Fleming of California; two daughters, Valerie Fleming Peeples and her husband, Walter, of Mississippi and Cheryl Fleming Ringo of Batesville; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Willie Chrisp and Sammy Collins, both of Chicago, Illinois; four sisters, Willie Lois Eiland of Batesville; Ocie Carroll, Janet Chrisp and Ernestine Starks, all of Chicago; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earsy Fleming; and one brother, Clarence Chrisp.

There will be a funeral service at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Desha First Baptist Church in Desha with Bro. Troy Sharp and Rev. David L. Toney officiating. Music will be provided by Judy Davenport.

Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery in Batesville under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Eugene Green, Carlos Ramsey, Orlando Fleming, Larry Fleming Jr., Barry Watts and Darius Fleming.

Honorary pallbearers are Edward Bone, Michael Fleming, Robert Grantz, Rashan Easter and Lamarr Minor.

Visitation is from 5:00-7:00 P.M., Friday, July 11, 2014, at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Desha First Baptist Church Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 129, Desha, AR 72527

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 College Avenue
Batesville, AR  72501
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com