Mrs. Charlette Gorman Fleming Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

June 28, 1947 was a beautiful summer day in Detroit, Michigan for Charles William Gorman and Bessie Calhoun Gorman. That was the day their daughter, Charlette Diane Gorman, entered this world and their lives. Charlette, along with her two brothers, Darryl and Jerryl, brought joy and life to their home. Charlette grew up and attended Detroit Public Schools. She attended Cass Technical High School, where she participated in Home Economics, Student Council, and CCC. She was also an Office Assistant and the Counselor’s Aide. Charlette graduated from Cass Tech in 1965. When Charlette graduated from Cass Tech, she continued her education at Wayne State University, where she graduated in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. Never one to rest on her laurels, Charlette continued at Wayne State University and in 1976 graduated with a Master’s degree in Education. From 1977 to 1978, she continued postgraduate course work at the university. In 1970, after Charlette graduated with her B.S., she was hired by the Detroit Public School system as an elementary school teacher. She remained there until 1996. In 1996, while still with the Detroit Public Schools, Charlette made a career advancement by becoming a middle school teacher and Instructional Specialist, a status that she retained until her retirement in 2002. In characteristic fashion, Charlette did not stop there; in 2001, she became a faculty member at Marygrove College, where she served as an Adjunct Instructor until 2005. She also served as an Adjunct Instructor and Literacy Coach at Central Michigan University from 2002 through 2007. In 2006, she became an English and Reading Instructor at the Wayne County Community College District. She remained there until the Fall of 2017. Charlette was not a one dimensional woman. She loved the Lord and accepted Jesus as her Savior at a young age. She attended Outer Drive Faith Lutheran Church during her childhood years. She remained a member there until 1992. After the passing of her mother, she became a member of Plymouth United Church of Christ and was a faithful and active member until her own death. She served in membership in the Plymouth UCC Go Getters Circle as Recording Secretary, in the Plymouth College Connections group, the Consolation Ministry, and on the Board of Trustees. Charlette enjoyed social activities and having fun. She volunteered on the Women’s Committee at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, where she served from 2007 to 2020. She was a member of the Red Hatters and truly proud to be a Golden Life Member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Charlette was a godly woman. She was family oriented, loving, kind-hearted, selfless, considerate, calm, supportive and encouraging. On July 9, 1977, Charlette married and to this union were born two children, Nicole and Christopher, who filled their parents’ lives with joy. In February of 2013, God blessed Charlette with love again when she met and began dating Dr. George Fleming, whom she married on August 1, 2014. They brought so much joy into each other’s lives. They loved traveling, going out on the town, or just being home together. Most of all, they loved their blended family. When Charlette became a grandmother, she was overjoyed. Jaren, Marky and Skylar stole her heart. In February of 2020, Charlette was diagnosed with cancer. In spite of her suffering, she never complained concerning her illness. Her faith in the Lord remained strong. On April 7, 2020, Charlette gained her heavenly wings. She was surrounded by her loved ones. Charlette leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, Dr. George Fleming, Jr.; two children, Nicole Bryant (Mark II) and Christopher; “bonus daughter” Maisha Dennis (D’Angelo); grandchildren Jaren M. Taylor, Mark (Marky) Bryant III and Skylar N. Bryant; brothers Darryl Gorman, Esq. and Jerryl Gorman; cousin Etta-Ranae Brantley; goddaughters Suzette M. Watson and Kaira Gandy; dearest friends Elizabeth Cooper, Shirley Hill, Annie Mae Holt and Mary Anne Owens; and a host of family, friends, sorors, former co-workers, church members, neighbors and loved ones.

Mrs. Charlette Gorman Fleming

June 28, 1947 - April 7, 2020