Naomi Francine Padget Fleig

Naomi Francine Padget Fleig

November 19, 1926 — January 17, 2018

Naomi Francine Padget Fleig, 91, of Lake Jackson, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, at CHI St. Luke's Health Brazosport. She was born Nov. 19, 1926, in Webb City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Clarence and Cholorene Padget.

Naomi grew up in Palacios, Texas, graduating from high school at 17. Important formative years were spent living with her grandparents, Rufus and Mary Buffaloe. She met her future husband Chris Fleig at a Christmas Eve party after he was assigned to Camp Hulen for WWII training in 1943. Chris and Naomi were married June 12, 1949. After his retirement from Dow, Chris and Naomi moved to Kingsland, Texas and lived there 15 years before returning to Lake Jackson in 1997. Chris passed away in 2007.

Naomi's passion was her family and she enjoyed preparing wonderful meals, baking and gardening. She and Chris were very devoted to serving the Lord and were active in churches and community outreach throughout their lives.

She is survived by her two children and their spouses, David Fleig and wife Stacy of Sugarland and Sue Palat and husband Jimmy of Lake Jackson; four grandchildren, Bronson Fleig, Vivian Fleig, Lindsey Palat, and Jacob Palat; and her sister Darlene Barton of Lake Jackson.

A memorial service was held Sunday, Jan. 21, at Covenant Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Lake Jackson, Texas, with Pastor Alan Trafford officiating.

Memorials may be made to Covenant Evangelical Presbyterian Church.