Jackie Fleming

Jacqueline “Jackie” Kathleen Fleming, 85, passed away May 3, 2025 at Valley View Village.

She was born August 28, 1939 in Des Moines, Iowa to her parents, James and Maria Gray. Jackie married Jerold Fleming in October 1965. She worked for American Machine Foundry on the assembly line for 27 years and then Nationwide insurance until she retired.

Jackie loved animals, especially dogs, geese, and seals. The only thing she loved more than animals was her family, especially her grandchildren. She had quite the artistic side as seen in many sewing, ceramic, leatherworking, flower arranging and photography projects. She enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, participating in Salvation Army activities, and socializing with friends at McDonald’s.

She is survived by her son, Mark “Tony” Riekens; grandchildren, Micheal (Tanya) Enos Jr., Jimmy (Nikki) Enos, Matthew Riekens, and Rachel Riekens; and seven great grandchildren.

Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, James and Maria Gray; husband, Jerold Fleming, son, Micheal Enos Sr.; siblings, Corine Thompson and Coral Mae Byrd; and her beloved furry companion, Minnie.

Family will greet friends Friday, May 9, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th avenue in Des Moines with memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow memorial service at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, 1 NE 60th avenue in Des Moines.

Memorial contributions can be directed to the family to later be donated to the Salvation Army Temple Worship and Service Center in loving memory of Jackie.

condolences can be expressed at www.Hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

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