Shirley A. Flemming Obituary
In loving memory of Shirley A. Flemming (Watertown, South Dakota), who departed this world on August 2, 2025 at the age of 88. Shirley leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Gilbery and Eveline Gilbery (Stine); her husband Vincent; her in-laws, Frank and Veronica Flemming; her brothers, Charles and Kenny Gilbery; her grandchildren, James Flemming, Maria Stangeland and Travis Kasuske; Mary Jo Flemming, Madelyn Kozitza, Bernard and John Flemming.
She is survived by: her children, Margaret Knutson (Mark), Charles Flemming (Marie), Edwin Flemming (Jackie), Veronica Flemming-Ward, Barbara Stangeland (Jason), Leslie Flemming (Sarah), Matthew Flemming (Marcie) and Denis Flemming (Kristi); her siblings, Jean Melquist (Jay) and David Gilbery (Tammy); and her siblings-in-law, Trudy (Charles), Kathy Gilbery (Kenny), Janice Flemming (John), Joan Hemp (Bernard), Paul (Connie) and Francis Flemming. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
In honor of Shirley's lifelong love for children and her generous spirit, the family invites attendees to donate children's clothing items up to age 18 to adorn the altar at her funeral.
