In Memory

Carol Bayless (Fleming)

Carol Bayless (Fleming)

ODESSA Carol Lynn Fleming (Carol Lynn and Teeto to her family and childhood friends, Mrs. Fleming to all those she taught) went to be with the Lord on October 2nd in Odessa, Texas following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 64.

Carol was born on Easter Sunday in 1951 (March 25th) in Fort Worth, TX to her parents, Earl and Carol Bayless. She graduated from Texas Christian University in 1973 with a degree in Education, and later completed her Master's in English from Sul Ross University in 1997. In 1975, she married Bob Fleming and they lived in Abilene, TX until 1980 when they moved to Odessa, TX. Once in Odessa, Carol continued her teaching career at Crockett Junior High, Ector Junior High, and in 1986, began teaching English at Permian High School. She completed her career in education at the Administration building where she assisted in the development and implementation of the Advanced Academic Program for ECISD. Carol retired in 2007 and dedicated her remaining time to living and loving Bob and her growing family.

Carol was an amazing woman who positively impacted the lives of so many she touched. She had a passion, not just for literacy and liberal arts, but for the students she was blessed with every year. Her goal was to enrich young minds, yet she did so much more…she enriched lives, leaving behind an amazing legacy.

Carol very much had a servant's heart. As a member of First Baptist Church Odessa since 1980, Carol was very active in the church choir as well as the children's and youth Sunday school classes. She volunteered her time to many organizations including the Junior League of Odessa, Panhellenic, Crystal Ball Board of Directors and the Oil Baron's Committee for the American Cancer Society.

Carol is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Bob; her daughter, Meghan Pry and grandsons Braden and Bryan; her daughter and son-in-law, Meredith and Justin Whitaker and her granddaughters Camdyn and Logan; her brother and sister-in-law, Connie and Carey Bayless of Arlington, TX; her brother and sister-in-law, Karen and Craig Bayless of Fort Worth, TX; her niece, Taylor Bayless and nephew, Cole Bayless of San Marcos, TX; mother-in-law, Billie Fleming of Abilene, TX; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Gail and Al Wheeler of Abilene, TX; nephew, Dan Wheeler and family of Austin, TX; nieces Debbie Wheeler of New York, NY and Cheryl Magnusun of Abilene, TX.

Bob, Meghan and Meredith would like to thank all of the amazing staff on 5 Central at Medical Center Hospital and Dr. McClarey and the wonderful nurses at Home Hospice for the extraordinary care Carol received, as well as the compassion and support provided to the family during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, please donate, in Carol Fleming's memory, to the Medical Center Health System (MCHS) Foundation for the benefit of the Medical Center Hospital Palliative Care Program. For more information, or to make a donation, please visit the MCHS Foundation webpage at http://mchodessa.com/mchs-foundation/ or contact the MCHS Foundation office at (432) 640-1246.

Visitation will be at Frank Wilson's Funeral Home, Saturday, October 3rd from 6 pm to 8 pm. Carol will be buried in a private ceremony in Fort Worth, TX. A memorial service will take place at First Baptist Church, Odessa on Thursday, October 8th at 10:00 am. All are welcome to attend to celebrate Carol's life.
 
Published in Odessa American on Oct. 3, 2015 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/oaoa/obituary.aspx?pid=176008320#sthash.Pxu8taxt.dpuf

Carol Lynn Bayless Fleming (1951 - 2015)

Carol Lynn Fleming (Carol Lynn and Teeto to her family and childhood friends, Mrs. Fleming to all those she taught) went to be with the Lord on October 2nd in Odessa, Texas following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 64.

Carol was born on Easter Sunday in 1951 (March 25th) in Fort Worth, TX to her parents, Earl and Carol Bayless. She graduated from Texas Christian University in 1973 with a degree in Education, and later completed her Master's in English from Sul Ross University in 1997. In 1975, she married Bob Fleming and they lived in Abilene, TX until 1980 when they moved to Odessa, TX. Once in Odessa, Carol continued her teaching career at Crockett Junior High, Ector Junior High, and in 1986, began teaching English at Permian High School. She completed her career in education at the Administration building where she assisted in the development and implementation of the Advanced Academic Program for ECISD. Carol retired in 2007 and dedicated her remaining time to living and loving Bob and her growing family.

Carol was an amazing woman who positively impacted the lives of so many she touched. She had a passion, not just for literacy and liberal arts, but for the students she was blessed with every year. Her goal was to enrich young minds, yet she did so much more…she enriched lives, leaving behind an amazing legacy.

Carol very much had a servant's heart. As a member of First Baptist Church Odessa since 1980, Carol was very active in the church choir as well as the children's and youth Sunday school classes. She volunteered her time to many organizations including the Junior League of Odessa, Panhellenic, Crystal Ball Board of Directors and the Oil Baron's Committee for the American Cancer Society.

Carol is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Bob; her daughter, Meghan Pry and grandsons Braden and Bryan; her daughter and son-in-law, Meredith and Justin Whitaker and her granddaughters Camdyn and Logan; her brother and sister-in-law, Connie and Carey Bayless of Arlington, TX; her brother and sister-in-law, Karen and Craig Bayless of Fort Worth, TX; her niece, Taylor Bayless and nephew, Cole Bayless of San Marcos, TX; mother-in-law, Billie Fleming of Abilene, TX; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Gail and Al Wheeler of Abilene, TX; nephew, Dan Wheeler and family of Austin, TX; nieces Debbie Wheeler of New York, NY and Cheryl Magnusun of Abilene, TX.

Bob, Meghan and Meredith would like to thank all of the amazing staff on 5 Central at Medical Center Hospital and Dr. McClarey and the wonderful nurses at Home Hospice for the extraordinary care Carol received, as well as the compassion and support provided to the family during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, please donate, in Carol Fleming's memory, to the Medical Center Health System (MCHS) Foundation for the benefit of the Medical Center Hospital Palliative Care Program. For more information, or to make a donation, please visit the MCHS Foundation webpage at http://mchodessa.com/mchs-foundation/ or contact the MCHS Foundation office at (432) 640-1246.

Visitation will be at Frank Wilson's Funeral Home, Saturday, October 3rd from 6 pm to 8 pm. Carol will be buried in a private ceremony in Fort Worth, TX. A memorial service will take place at First Baptist Church, Odessa on Thursday, October 8th at 10:00 am. All are welcome to attend to celebrate Carol's life.

ODESSA Carol Lynn Fleming (Carol Lynn and Teeto to her family and childhood friends, Mrs. Fleming to all those she taught) went to be with the Lord on October 2nd in Odessa, Texas following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 64.

Carol was born on Easter Sunday in 1951 (March 25th) in Fort Worth, TX to her parents, Earl and Carol Bayless. She graduated from Texas Christian University in 1973 with a degree in Education, and later completed her Master's in English from Sul Ross University in 1997. In 1975, she married Bob Fleming and they lived in Abilene, TX until 1980 when they moved to Odessa, TX. Once in Odessa, Carol continued her teaching career at Crockett Junior High, Ector Junior High, and in 1986, began teaching English at Permian High School. She completed her career in education at the Administration building where she assisted in the development and implementation of the Advanced Academic Program for ECISD. Carol retired in 2007 and dedicated her remaining time to living and loving Bob and her growing family.

Carol was an amazing woman who positively impacted the lives of so many she touched. She had a passion, not just for literacy and liberal arts, but for the students she was blessed with every year. Her goal was to enrich young minds, yet she did so much more…she enriched lives, leaving behind an amazing legacy.

Carol very much had a servant's heart. As a member of First Baptist Church Odessa since 1980, Carol was very active in the church choir as well as the children's and youth Sunday school classes. She volunteered her time to many organizations including the Junior League of Odessa, Panhellenic, Crystal Ball Board of Directors and the Oil Baron's Committee for the American Cancer Society.

Carol is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Bob; her daughter, Meghan Pry and grandsons Braden and Bryan; her daughter and son-in-law, Meredith and Justin Whitaker and her granddaughters Camdyn and Logan; her brother and sister-in-law, Connie and Carey Bayless of Arlington, TX; her brother and sister-in-law, Karen and Craig Bayless of Fort Worth, TX; her niece, Taylor Bayless and nephew, Cole Bayless of San Marcos, TX; mother-in-law, Billie Fleming of Abilene, TX; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Gail and Al Wheeler of Abilene, TX; nephew, Dan Wheeler and family of Austin, TX; nieces Debbie Wheeler of New York, NY and Cheryl Magnusun of Abilene, TX.

Bob, Meghan and Meredith would like to thank all of the amazing staff on 5 Central at Medical Center Hospital and Dr. McClarey and the wonderful nurses at Home Hospice for the extraordinary care Carol received, as well as the compassion and support provided to the family during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, please donate, in Carol Fleming's memory, to the Medical Center Health System (MCHS) Foundation for the benefit of the Medical Center Hospital Palliative Care Program. For more information, or to make a donation, please visit the MCHS Foundation webpage at http://mchodessa.com/mchs-foundation/ or contact the MCHS Foundation office at (432) 640-1246.

Visitation will be at Frank Wilson's Funeral Home, Saturday, October 3rd from 6 pm to 8 pm. Carol will be buried in a private ceremony in Fort Worth, TX. A memorial service will take place at First Baptist Church, Odessa on Thursday, October 8th at 10:00 am. All are welcome to attend to celebrate Carol's life.
 
Published in Odessa American on Oct. 3, 2015 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/oaoa/obituary.aspx?pid=176008320#sthash.Pxu8taxt.dpuf
ODESSA Carol Lynn Fleming (Carol Lynn and Teeto to her family and childhood friends, Mrs. Fleming to all those she taught) went to be with the Lord on October 2nd in Odessa, Texas following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 64.

Carol was born on Easter Sunday in 1951 (March 25th) in Fort Worth, TX to her parents, Earl and Carol Bayless. She graduated from Texas Christian University in 1973 with a degree in Education, and later completed her Master's in English from Sul Ross University in 1997. In 1975, she married Bob Fleming and they lived in Abilene, TX until 1980 when they moved to Odessa, TX. Once in Odessa, Carol continued her teaching career at Crockett Junior High, Ector Junior High, and in 1986, began teaching English at Permian High School. She completed her career in education at the Administration building where she assisted in the development and implementation of the Advanced Academic Program for ECISD. Carol retired in 2007 and dedicated her remaining time to living and loving Bob and her growing family.

Carol was an amazing woman who positively impacted the lives of so many she touched. She had a passion, not just for literacy and liberal arts, but for the students she was blessed with every year. Her goal was to enrich young minds, yet she did so much more…she enriched lives, leaving behind an amazing legacy.

Carol very much had a servant's heart. As a member of First Baptist Church Odessa since 1980, Carol was very active in the church choir as well as the children's and youth Sunday school classes. She volunteered her time to many organizations including the Junior League of Odessa, Panhellenic, Crystal Ball Board of Directors and the Oil Baron's Committee for the American Cancer Society.

Carol is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Bob; her daughter, Meghan Pry and grandsons Braden and Bryan; her daughter and son-in-law, Meredith and Justin Whitaker and her granddaughters Camdyn and Logan; her brother and sister-in-law, Connie and Carey Bayless of Arlington, TX; her brother and sister-in-law, Karen and Craig Bayless of Fort Worth, TX; her niece, Taylor Bayless and nephew, Cole Bayless of San Marcos, TX; mother-in-law, Billie Fleming of Abilene, TX; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Gail and Al Wheeler of Abilene, TX; nephew, Dan Wheeler and family of Austin, TX; nieces Debbie Wheeler of New York, NY and Cheryl Magnusun of Abilene, TX.

Bob, Meghan and Meredith would like to thank all of the amazing staff on 5 Central at Medical Center Hospital and Dr. McClarey and the wonderful nurses at Home Hospice for the extraordinary care Carol received, as well as the compassion and support provided to the family during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, please donate, in Carol Fleming's memory, to the Medical Center Health System (MCHS) Foundation for the benefit of the Medical Center Hospital Palliative Care Program. For more information, or to make a donation, please visit the MCHS Foundation webpage at http://mchodessa.com/mchs-foundation/ or contact the MCHS Foundation office at (432) 640-1246.

Visitation will be at Frank Wilson's Funeral Home, Saturday, October 3rd from 6 pm to 8 pm. Carol will be buried in a private ceremony in Fort Worth, TX. A memorial service will take place at First Baptist Church, Odessa on Thursday, October 8th at 10:00 am. All are welcome to attend to celebrate Carol's life.
 
Published in Odessa American on Oct. 3, 2015 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/oaoa/obituary.aspx?pid=176008320#sthash.Pxu8taxt.dpuf
ODESSA Carol Lynn Fleming (Carol Lynn and Teeto to her family and childhood friends, Mrs. Fleming to all those she taught) went to be with the Lord on October 2nd in Odessa, Texas following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 64.

Carol was born on Easter Sunday in 1951 (March 25th) in Fort Worth, TX to her parents, Earl and Carol Bayless. She graduated from Texas Christian University in 1973 with a degree in Education, and later completed her Master's in English from Sul Ross University in 1997. In 1975, she married Bob Fleming and they lived in Abilene, TX until 1980 when they moved to Odessa, TX. Once in Odessa, Carol continued her teaching career at Crockett Junior High, Ector Junior High, and in 1986, began teaching English at Permian High School. She completed her career in education at the Administration building where she assisted in the development and implementation of the Advanced Academic Program for ECISD. Carol retired in 2007 and dedicated her remaining time to living and loving Bob and her growing family.

Carol was an amazing woman who positively impacted the lives of so many she touched. She had a passion, not just for literacy and liberal arts, but for the students she was blessed with every year. Her goal was to enrich young minds, yet she did so much more…she enriched lives, leaving behind an amazing legacy.

Carol very much had a servant's heart. As a member of First Baptist Church Odessa since 1980, Carol was very active in the church choir as well as the children's and youth Sunday school classes. She volunteered her time to many organizations including the Junior League of Odessa, Panhellenic, Crystal Ball Board of Directors and the Oil Baron's Committee for the American Cancer Society.

Carol is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Bob; her daughter, Meghan Pry and grandsons Braden and Bryan; her daughter and son-in-law, Meredith and Justin Whitaker and her granddaughters Camdyn and Logan; her brother and sister-in-law, Connie and Carey Bayless of Arlington, TX; her brother and sister-in-law, Karen and Craig Bayless of Fort Worth, TX; her niece, Taylor Bayless and nephew, Cole Bayless of San Marcos, TX; mother-in-law, Billie Fleming of Abilene, TX; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Gail and Al Wheeler of Abilene, TX; nephew, Dan Wheeler and family of Austin, TX; nieces Debbie Wheeler of New York, NY and Cheryl Magnusun of Abilene, TX.

Bob, Meghan and Meredith would like to thank all of the amazing staff on 5 Central at Medical Center Hospital and Dr. McClarey and the wonderful nurses at Home Hospice for the extraordinary care Carol received, as well as the compassion and support provided to the family during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, please donate, in Carol Fleming's memory, to the Medical Center Health System (MCHS) Foundation for the benefit of the Medical Center Hospital Palliative Care Program. For more information, or to make a donation, please visit the MCHS Foundation webpage at http://mchodessa.com/mchs-foundation/ or contact the MCHS Foundation office at (432) 640-1246.

Visitation will be at Frank Wilson's Funeral Home, Saturday, October 3rd from 6 pm to 8 pm. Carol will be buried in a private ceremony in Fort Worth, TX. A memorial service will take place at First Baptist Church, Odessa on Thursday, October 8th at 10:00 am. All are welcome to attend to celebrate Carol's life.
 
Published in Odessa American on Oct. 3, 2015 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/oaoa/obituary.aspx?pid=176008320#sthash.Pxu8taxt.dpuf
ODESSA Carol Lynn Fleming (Carol Lynn and Teeto to her family and childhood friends, Mrs. Fleming to all those she taught) went to be with the Lord on October 2nd in Odessa, Texas following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 64.

Carol was born on Easter Sunday in 1951 (March 25th) in Fort Worth, TX to her parents, Earl and Carol Bayless. She graduated from Texas Christian University in 1973 with a degree in Education, and later completed her Master's in English from Sul Ross University in 1997. In 1975, she married Bob Fleming and they lived in Abilene, TX until 1980 when they moved to Odessa, TX. Once in Odessa, Carol continued her teaching career at Crockett Junior High, Ector Junior High, and in 1986, began teaching English at Permian High School. She completed her career in education at the Administration building where she assisted in the development and implementation of the Advanced Academic Program for ECISD. Carol retired in 2007 and dedicated her remaining time to living and loving Bob and her growing family.

Carol was an amazing woman who positively impacted the lives of so many she touched. She had a passion, not just for literacy and liberal arts, but for the students she was blessed with every year. Her goal was to enrich young minds, yet she did so much more…she enriched lives, leaving behind an amazing legacy.

Carol very much had a servant's heart. As a member of First Baptist Church Odessa since 1980, Carol was very active in the church choir as well as the children's and youth Sunday school classes. She volunteered her time to many organizations including the Junior League of Odessa, Panhellenic, Crystal Ball Board of Directors and the Oil Baron's Committee for the American Cancer Society.

Carol is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Bob; her daughter, Meghan Pry and grandsons Braden and Bryan; her daughter and son-in-law, Meredith and Justin Whitaker and her granddaughters Camdyn and Logan; her brother and sister-in-law, Connie and Carey Bayless of Arlington, TX; her brother and sister-in-law, Karen and Craig Bayless of Fort Worth, TX; her niece, Taylor Bayless and nephew, Cole Bayless of San Marcos, TX; mother-in-law, Billie Fleming of Abilene, TX; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Gail and Al Wheeler of Abilene, TX; nephew, Dan Wheeler and family of Austin, TX; nieces Debbie Wheeler of New York, NY and Cheryl Magnusun of Abilene, TX.

Bob, Meghan and Meredith would like to thank all of the amazing staff on 5 Central at Medical Center Hospital and Dr. McClarey and the wonderful nurses at Home Hospice for the extraordinary care Carol received, as well as the compassion and support provided to the family during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, please donate, in Carol Fleming's memory, to the Medical Center Health System (MCHS) Foundation for the benefit of the Medical Center Hospital Palliative Care Program. For more information, or to make a donation, please visit the MCHS Foundation webpage at http://mchodessa.com/mchs-foundation/ or contact the MCHS Foundation office at (432) 640-1246.

Visitation will be at Frank Wilson's Funeral Home, Saturday, October 3rd from 6 pm to 8 pm. Carol will be buried in a private ceremony in Fort Worth, TX. A memorial service will take place at First Baptist Church, Odessa on Thursday, October 8th at 10:00 am. All are welcome to attend to celebrate Carol's life.
 
Published in Odessa American on Oct. 3, 2015 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/oaoa/obituary.aspx?pid=176008320#sthash.Pxu8taxt.dpuf
ODESSA Carol Lynn Fleming (Carol Lynn and Teeto to her family and childhood friends, Mrs. Fleming to all those she taught) went to be with the Lord on October 2nd in Odessa, Texas following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 64.

Carol was born on Easter Sunday in 1951 (March 25th) in Fort Worth, TX to her parents, Earl and Carol Bayless. She graduated from Texas Christian University in 1973 with a degree in Education, and later completed her Master's in English from Sul Ross University in 1997. In 1975, she married Bob Fleming and they lived in Abilene, TX until 1980 when they moved to Odessa, TX. Once in Odessa, Carol continued her teaching career at Crockett Junior High, Ector Junior High, and in 1986, began teaching English at Permian High School. She completed her career in education at the Administration building where she assisted in the development and implementation of the Advanced Academic Program for ECISD. Carol retired in 2007 and dedicated her remaining time to living and loving Bob and her growing family.

Carol was an amazing woman who positively impacted the lives of so many she touched. She had a passion, not just for literacy and liberal arts, but for the students she was blessed with every year. Her goal was to enrich young minds, yet she did so much more…she enriched lives, leaving behind an amazing legacy.

Carol very much had a servant's heart. As a member of First Baptist Church Odessa since 1980, Carol was very active in the church choir as well as the children's and youth Sunday school classes. She volunteered her time to many organizations including the Junior League of Odessa, Panhellenic, Crystal Ball Board of Directors and the Oil Baron's Committee for the American Cancer Society.

Carol is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Bob; her daughter, Meghan Pry and grandsons Braden and Bryan; her daughter and son-in-law, Meredith and Justin Whitaker and her granddaughters Camdyn and Logan; her brother and sister-in-law, Connie and Carey Bayless of Arlington, TX; her brother and sister-in-law, Karen and Craig Bayless of Fort Worth, TX; her niece, Taylor Bayless and nephew, Cole Bayless of San Marcos, TX; mother-in-law, Billie Fleming of Abilene, TX; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Gail and Al Wheeler of Abilene, TX; nephew, Dan Wheeler and family of Austin, TX; nieces Debbie Wheeler of New York, NY and Cheryl Magnusun of Abilene, TX.

Bob, Meghan and Meredith would like to thank all of the amazing staff on 5 Central at Medical Center Hospital and Dr. McClarey and the wonderful nurses at Home Hospice for the extraordinary care Carol received, as well as the compassion and support provided to the family during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, please donate, in Carol Fleming's memory, to the Medical Center Health System (MCHS) Foundation for the benefit of the Medical Center Hospital Palliative Care Program. For more information, or to make a donation, please visit the MCHS Foundation webpage at http://mchodessa.com/mchs-foundation/ or contact the MCHS Foundation office at (432) 640-1246.

Visitation will be at Frank Wilson's Funeral Home, Saturday, October 3rd from 6 pm to 8 pm. Carol will be buried in a private ceremony in Fort Worth, TX. A memorial service will take place at First Baptist Church, Odessa on Thursday, October 8th at 10:00 am. All are welcome to attend to celebrate Carol's life.
 
Published in Odessa American on Oct. 3, 2015 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/oaoa/obituary.aspx?pid=176008320#sthash.Pxu8taxt.dpuf
ODESSA Carol Lynn Fleming (Carol Lynn and Teeto to her family and childhood friends, Mrs. Fleming to all those she taught) went to be with the Lord on October 2nd in Odessa, Texas following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 64.

Carol was born on Easter Sunday in 1951 (March 25th) in Fort Worth, TX to her parents, Earl and Carol Bayless. She graduated from Texas Christian University in 1973 with a degree in Education, and later completed her Master's in English from Sul Ross University in 1997. In 1975, she married Bob Fleming and they lived in Abilene, TX until 1980 when they moved to Odessa, TX. Once in Odessa, Carol continued her teaching career at Crockett Junior High, Ector Junior High, and in 1986, began teaching English at Permian High School. She completed her career in education at the Administration building where she assisted in the development and implementation of the Advanced Academic Program for ECISD. Carol retired in 2007 and dedicated her remaining time to living and loving Bob and her growing family.

Carol was an amazing woman who positively impacted the lives of so many she touched. She had a passion, not just for literacy and liberal arts, but for the students she was blessed with every year. Her goal was to enrich young minds, yet she did so much more…she enriched lives, leaving behind an amazing legacy.

Carol very much had a servant's heart. As a member of First Baptist Church Odessa since 1980, Carol was very active in the church choir as well as the children's and youth Sunday school classes. She volunteered her time to many organizations including the Junior League of Odessa, Panhellenic, Crystal Ball Board of Directors and the Oil Baron's Committee for the American Cancer Society.

Carol is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Bob; her daughter, Meghan Pry and grandsons Braden and Bryan; her daughter and son-in-law, Meredith and Justin Whitaker and her granddaughters Camdyn and Logan; her brother and sister-in-law, Connie and Carey Bayless of Arlington, TX; her brother and sister-in-law, Karen and Craig Bayless of Fort Worth, TX; her niece, Taylor Bayless and nephew, Cole Bayless of San Marcos, TX; mother-in-law, Billie Fleming of Abilene, TX; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Gail and Al Wheeler of Abilene, TX; nephew, Dan Wheeler and family of Austin, TX; nieces Debbie Wheeler of New York, NY and Cheryl Magnusun of Abilene, TX.

Bob, Meghan and Meredith would like to thank all of the amazing staff on 5 Central at Medical Center Hospital and Dr. McClarey and the wonderful nurses at Home Hospice for the extraordinary care Carol received, as well as the compassion and support provided to the family during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, please donate, in Carol Fleming's memory, to the Medical Center Health System (MCHS) Foundation for the benefit of the Medical Center Hospital Palliative Care Program. For more information, or to make a donation, please visit the MCHS Foundation webpage at http://mchodessa.com/mchs-foundation/ or contact the MCHS Foundation office at (432) 640-1246.

Visitation will be at Frank Wilson's Funeral Home, Saturday, October 3rd from 6 pm to 8 pm. Carol will be buried in a private ceremony in Fort Worth, TX. A memorial service will take place at First Baptist Church, Odessa on Thursday, October 8th at 10:00 am. All are welcome to attend to celebrate Carol's life.
 
Published in Odessa American on Oct. 3, 2015 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/oaoa/obituary.aspx?pid=176008320#sthash.Pxu8taxt.dpuf
ODESSA Carol Lynn Fleming (Carol Lynn and Teeto to her family and childhood friends, Mrs. Fleming to all those she taught) went to be with the Lord on October 2nd in Odessa, Texas following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 64.

Carol was born on Easter Sunday in 1951 (March 25th) in Fort Worth, TX to her parents, Earl and Carol Bayless. She graduated from Texas Christian University in 1973 with a degree in Education, and later completed her Master's in English from Sul Ross University in 1997. In 1975, she married Bob Fleming and they lived in Abilene, TX until 1980 when they moved to Odessa, TX. Once in Odessa, Carol continued her teaching career at Crockett Junior High, Ector Junior High, and in 1986, began teaching English at Permian High School. She completed her career in education at the Administration building where she assisted in the development and implementation of the Advanced Academic Program for ECISD. Carol retired in 2007 and dedicated her remaining time to living and loving Bob and her growing family.

Carol was an amazing woman who positively impacted the lives of so many she touched. She had a passion, not just for literacy and liberal arts, but for the students she was blessed with every year. Her goal was to enrich young minds, yet she did so much more…she enriched lives, leaving behind an amazing legacy.

Carol very much had a servant's heart. As a member of First Baptist Church Odessa since 1980, Carol was very active in the church choir as well as the children's and youth Sunday school classes. She volunteered her time to many organizations including the Junior League of Odessa, Panhellenic, Crystal Ball Board of Directors and the Oil Baron's Committee for the American Cancer Society.

Carol is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Bob; her daughter, Meghan Pry and grandsons Braden and Bryan; her daughter and son-in-law, Meredith and Justin Whitaker and her granddaughters Camdyn and Logan; her brother and sister-in-law, Connie and Carey Bayless of Arlington, TX; her brother and sister-in-law, Karen and Craig Bayless of Fort Worth, TX; her niece, Taylor Bayless and nephew, Cole Bayless of San Marcos, TX; mother-in-law, Billie Fleming of Abilene, TX; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Gail and Al Wheeler of Abilene, TX; nephew, Dan Wheeler and family of Austin, TX; nieces Debbie Wheeler of New York, NY and Cheryl Magnusun of Abilene, TX.

Bob, Meghan and Meredith would like to thank all of the amazing staff on 5 Central at Medical Center Hospital and Dr. McClarey and the wonderful nurses at Home Hospice for the extraordinary care Carol received, as well as the compassion and support provided to the family during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, please donate, in Carol Fleming's memory, to the Medical Center Health System (MCHS) Foundation for the benefit of the Medical Center Hospital Palliative Care Program. For more information, or to make a donation, please visit the MCHS Foundation webpage at http://mchodessa.com/mchs-foundation/ or contact the MCHS Foundation office at (432) 640-1246.

Visitation will be at Frank Wilson's Funeral Home, Saturday, October 3rd from 6 pm to 8 pm. Carol will be buried in a private ceremony in Fort Worth, TX. A memorial service will take place at First Baptist Church, Odessa on Thursday, October 8th at 10:00 am. All are welcome to attend to celebrate Carol's life.
 
Published in Odessa American on Oct. 3, 2015 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/oaoa/obituary.aspx?pid=176008320#sthash.Pxu8taxt.dpuf



 
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10/23/15 11:33 PM #1    

John Shotwell

My prayers and thoughts are with Carol's family. Carol and I were close at PHS before her family moved away. She was a wonderful, sweet compassionate person. She was caring and considerate of others. She was one of the kindest, sweetest and classiest young ladiest I have ever the privilege of knowing.

News of her passing brings great sadness. I have fond memories of time spent with Carol. 


10/25/15 03:46 AM #2    

Kathy Alexander

I remember Carol as a very sweet and kind person. We were playmates in elementary school, but through the years she always had a kind word and smile.  Such a beautiful picture of her in her obituary.  Prayers for her family.

Rest in peace, friend. 

Kathy


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