Linda D

Fleming

Linda Delores Fleming was born on February 4, 1955 in St. Thomas on the U.S. Virgin Islands.  She was an extension of "delight" to her father Herbert Fleming and the joyous firstborn to her mother Delight Fleming.  Linda was a talented and creative child who was an exceptional role-model and protector to her younger siblings. She had amazing artistic skills and attended the competitive High School of Music and Art in New York City, which later became Fiorello H. LaGuardia School of the Arts.  She also attended Bronx Community College, Lehman College and Fairleigh Dickerson University studying Liberal Arts, Communications and Technology.  She excelled in telecommunications as a Customer Service Representative and advanced in the field of technology working as a Consultant Manager for Verizon Telecommunications Company.  Linda retired from Verizon after thirty years of service but continued to work as an entrepreneur; starting her own Natural Soap Company and as an insurance and retirement Consultant.  Linda was very accomplished and excelled at every endeavor she took on, and there were many; home renovation, gardening and public speaking to mention a few.  She won the praise and admiration of colleagues throughout her professional career.

Linda cherished her most important role as mother to her only child Jason Clair, who was the center of her universe.  She absolutely delighted in her role as Jason's mom. She was supportive, protective, and so proud of him, he was the light of her life.  She was forward thinking and a planner who arranged amazing family trips to Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean as well as a host of other elaborate family events.  She maintained close relationships with all her family members in the States and in the Virgin Islands. She really loved her family and would go to great lengths to support each of their endeavors.  Linda was an icon and "the wind beneath the wings" of her adoring brothers and sisters whom she loved, groomed and mentored throughout her life. She took great pride in her family's accomplishments because she set the standard for success. Linda maintained numerous friendships through work and church.  Each friendship had a special place in her heart; during family conversations she would share those special times, events and experiences had with friends.

Because of her faith and firm relationship with God, Linda was blessed with a celestial glow, enormous strength and a rich purpose filled life. We find solace in knowing that God has taken her under his care and into his mighty kingdom.  May God bless this good daughter, mother, sister, friend and esteemed community member.

Linda Delores Fleming's memory will be preserved by her mother Delight Fleming, her father Herbert Fleming (pre-deceased), her beloved son Jason Clair, his father William Clair and Jason's fiancé Nijah Shanks. Linda also lives on through her adoring sisters Lila Simpson, Lewanna Fleming, La Verne Fleming-Gittens, Lana Fleming-Thomas, Lori Fleming-Belanger (pre-deceased). She is held precious by her loving brothers Mario Fleming (pre-deceased), Lonnie Fleming, Gregory Jackson, Lester Fleming, and Lamont Fleming (pre-deceased).  She will be fondly remembered by her nephews and nieces; Derwin Fleming, Dominique Fleming, Nicholas Thompson, Jonathan Eaddy, Nile Adderley (pre-deceased), Carl Gittens Jr., Mahoganey Fleming, Amina, Mara and Naiya Fleming.  She will be missed by her uncle Lorne Richards, her aunt Lewana Richards and cousins Leopold, Carmen, Lowell, Bernice, Verna, Leola, Annette, Larry, Warren, Monique, Miguel, David, Diana, Leonard, Denise, Alex, Gino, Miriam and many others too numerous to mention.

Let the abundance of love that we all felt for Linda transcend this earth and follow her to eternity; rest in peace beautiful lady and may God bless Linda and her eternal soul.