Patricia A. Fleming, 81, passed away January 8, 2024 at her home in Nags Head, NC.
Patricia was born in Fairbury, IL to Joseph and Thelma Slagel. She attended Prairie Central High School, earned her BS in Nursing from Millikin University, IL and her MS in Nursing from University of Connecticut. She was a dedicated nurse who started her career as a staff nurse and retired Chief Clinical Officer, VNA of Rhode Island.
Post ‘retirement’, she traveled the country as a site inspector for CHAP (the first accrediting body for home and community-based healthcare organizations). She also served as a Guardian ad Litem for the State of North Carolina, helping countless children and young adults.
Patricia had a determined passion for helping others, traveling, nature, playing tennis and being active. She loved international travel. She visited over fifteen countries on six continents, most recently Switzerland with her eldest granddaughter in the summer of 2023.
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