Maurine Fletcher of Rockford departed this earthly life on May 7, 2026. Born on June 11, 1944, in Thebes, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Young and Lilly Mae Sanders. Maurine moved to Rockford in the early 90s from Flint, MI. She was married to David Fletcher, who preceded her in death. Maurine worked as an assembler at Bergstrom Inc. until she became ill. She was a dedicated member of United Faith Missionary Baptist Church, where she served in the kitchen and with the Beautifying Committee, and was a former member of the Elks Club. Maurine graduated from Rockford Public Schools and later earned her Associates Degree from Jordan College in Flint, MI.

Maurine leaves behind her daughter, Sara Carr; three grandchildren, Darnel (Tiffany) Carr, Darniel Carr, and Donisha (Rashard Young) Carr; and nine great-grandchildren, Mi'kwon, A'monte, J'dynn, D'sharian, Sa'rhi, Lathan, Grace, Faith, and Destiny. She is also survived by her brother, Warren (Pearl) Sanders, sister, Gladys Sanders, and special cousin, Merline Love, who was raised as a sister; sister in law, Castella Sander; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. She was predeceased by her son, Frederick Carr; her parents, Young and Lilly Mae Sanders; three sisters, Elrena Curtis, Mary Jean Veley, and Ozell Dupree; and five brothers, Freeman, Charles, Herman, Leroy, and Roy Sanders.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Providence Baptist Church, 2209 Clifton Ave, with burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.