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    Cora L. "Corky" Fleming

    May 25, 1926 - May 26, 2019

    Cora L. “Corky” Fleming, age 93 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 3:48 PM, Sunday, May 26, 2019 at her residence. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Zion Hill Cemetery in Paradise Township, IL; Pastor Steve Morgan will officiate. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, located at 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 is in charge of services. Corky was born on May 25, 1926 in Coles County, IL the daughter of the late Orval and Lora (Oakley) Hendrix. She married Lester R. Fleming on September 11, 1947 in Arthur, IL; he preceded her in death on March 19, 2017. She is survived by her two daughters, Susan Floyd of Mattoon, IL and Debbie McKay of Charleston, IL; six grandchildren, Jennifer Gergeni and husband Dave of Mattoon, IL, Andrew J. Floyd and wife Heather of Paxton, IL, Amanda G. Hagler and husband Brian of Edmond, OK, Kristen N. Lowell and husband Chad of Charleston, IL, Lindsay M. Dell and husband Adam of Charleston, IL, and Ryan J. McKay and wife Megan of Mattoon, IL; and fourteen great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. She was a former member of Faith United Methodist Church in Mattoon, IL. In her younger days, Corky enjoyed sewing and gardening. She was a proud and devoted housewife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Corky treasured the moments spent with her family and her presence will be missed greatly by all. Memorials in her honor may be made to American Cancer Society, 675 E. Linton Ave, Springfield, IL 62703. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in her honor or share a memory with the family.

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    Cora L. “Corky” Fleming, age 93 of Mattoon, IL passed away at 3:48 PM, Sunday, May 26, 2019 at her residence. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Zion Hill Cemetery in Paradise Township, IL; Pastor... View Obituary & Service Information

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