Martha Poindexter Fleming

Fleming Yadkinville – Martha Elizabeth Poindexter Fleming, 85, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016. She was born July 25, 1931 in Forsyth County to the late John Stevenson Poindexter and Bertie Caroline Huffman Poindexter. Martha was educated at East Bend High School except for two years at Old Town during WWII. She attended Appalachian State College. In 1951 she married Frank Fleming; he died December 29, 2000 a few months before their 50th anniversary. They were blessed with three children, Nancy Fleming (Andy) Evans, Donna (Gary) McDonald, and Peter (Terrie) Fleming; six grandchildren, Rachel Evans, Megan McDonald, Courtney Evans, Laura (Jake) Thompson, Mariah Fleming, and Ian Fleming; and a special great grandson, Hunter. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband and an infant granddaughter Michaela. She was a long time member of Forbush Baptist Church and served the church in a number of positions. She loved the church and the church family. Martha was grateful for all the many kindnesses thru the years and especially the prayers. Her funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Forbush Baptist Church by the Rev. Grady Trivette and the Rev. Joe Souther. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Memorials can be made to Forbush Baptist Church, 3917 Old US Hwy 421 East, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Fleming family. Online condolences can be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com.