Linda was born to Youatt and Gleyn Hancock in Jasper, Texas on August 9, 1936. She had a wonderful childhood in Jasper filled with all the friends and adventures of a small East-Texas town. Her unquenchable thirst for knowledge and education led her to Austin and the University of Texas after graduating from Jasper High School in 1953. There she earned both a B.A. in Spanish and an M.A. in Classics. While in Graduate school, she met her husband-to-be Richard T. Fleming. As her family grew, so did Linda’s capabilities. She not only raised three young children, but she taught college classes and began working towards her Ph. D. in Classics. After earning her doctorate in the spring of 1981, she went on to teach and mentor many students at several institutions including U.T. Austin, Southwestern University in Georgetown, the Kincaid School in Houston, Texas, The Marlborough School of Los Angeles, CA, Deer Park High School, St. Thomas Episcopal School in Houston, and finally the Regents School of Austin. Each move to a new school was, in fact, done so that she could be closer to one or more of her children and their young families. Even after she had retired from teaching formally, she continued to tutor students and consult through various Latin education associations.
Linda is survived by many close family members who loved her dearly including her sister, Jane Mayes, her children Declan Fleming and his wife Diane, Harriet Fleming, and Julia Fleming and her husband Rick O’Neil; six grandchildren – John, Jacob, and Rachel Fleming, Isabella and Henry Robbins, and Alison Fiorenza;
Linda loved all forms of dance, especially ballet, logic puzzles, baking, reading, and her dog Max. She particularly loved spending time with her children and grandchildren; dedicated to encouraging the pursuit of knowledge in all of those around her until the very end.
A Memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel, 3125 N. Lamar Blvd.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to either the Better Breathers Club of Austin or KUT.
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