Sallie J. Fleck
Born on September 22, 1944 in Norfolk, VirginiaDeparted in Melbourne, Florida on January 15, 2020
Sallie Juanita Fleck, 75, of Melbourne Beach, FL passed away the night of January 15, 2020. She walked through the gates of Heaven with her mother, Marie Frances Anderson, 100, who left this world 9 hours later.
Sallie was born in Norfolk, Virginia on September 22, 1944 to parents Herman and Marie Anderson. She was raised in the Catholic Church and developed a strong sense of faith and devotion, shown in her dedication to the Church and many years guiding children through religious education.
Sallie spent her childhood in Virginia with her two sisters, Allene and Betty. They could often be found singing and dancing together, always laughing and smiling. Just last year, they were spotted on the dance floor together at their mother’s 100-year birthday celebration.
‘When Harry met Sallie,’ they were not on a movie set. It was a real life love story. They began their journey in Maryland. They moved to Ohio after Harry finished law school and eventually relocated to Melbourne Beach, Florida, with Harris Corporation Legal Department in 1978. Harry and Sallie celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary in December. Harry’s love and commitment to Sallie, ‘in sickness and in health’, were displayed in his actions, as he rarely left Sallie’s bedside during her 56 days in the hospital.
Sallie was a very social person with many great friends. She was a dog lover who enjoyed playing tennis, traveling with family, reading a good book, following politics, gazing at sunsets on the dock, and watching Notre Dame sports. Sallie’s biggest joy in life was her family. She was a protective, loving, and completely selfless mother. She was absolutely delighted to be a grandmother and enjoyed every moment she spent with the grandchildren. Sallie will always be remembered for her strength, love, compassion, spirit, and beautiful smile.
Sallie is survived by her husband, Harry Martin Fleck, her three children: Julie Marie Fleck (Jeffrey Budd) of Viera, FL, Brian Martin Fleck (Cece) of Jacksonville, FL, Michael Timothy Fleck (Rachel) of Annandale, VA, and eight grandchildren: Jaden, Jonah, Jaxon, Kian, Desmond, Ronan, Fiona, and Olivia. Sallie will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
Calling hour will be Saturday February 1st from 10am to 11am in the Immaculate Conception Church hall in Melbourne Beach, FL followed by a Funeral Mass in the Church at 11am.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
