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Janice Decker Obituary

Janice Rene'e Brinlee Decker was called home by her Savior on August 8, 2010. The third child of Opal Houchen and Jesse James Brinlee, Jan was born in Ada, OK, December 16, 1943. She grew up in Oklahoma, attending Healdton High School. Jan retired as an accountant from the City of Oklahoma City in 2007. She is survived by her sister, Karen McMaster, of the home; her brother and sister-in-law, J.B. and Becky Brinlee of Madill, OK; and her daughters and their families: Dana Green Wilson and Dan Wilson, Leah Rene'e Green Cohee and Shannon Cohee and Tanya Decker Berry and Danny Berry; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a large and loving family and many friends. Jan was preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, Bob W. Decker; and by her parents, Jess and Opal Brinlee. Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00pm, Wednesday, August 11, at Vondel L. Smith and Son Mortuary at 13125 N. MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City. Graveside service will be Thursday, August 12, at Resthaven Memory Gardens, 500 S.W. 104th, Oklahoma City. Memorial contributions in Jan's honor may be directed to Hope Chest Ministries, www.hopechestokc.org

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Published by Oklahoman on Aug. 10, 2010.

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anne coffee

August 12, 2010

Heartfelt prayers for peace for the family. Jan was a truly sweet lady and her passing leaves a giant, heart-shaped hole in the world. May she truly rest in peace in Christ's arms where I have no doubt she will continue to look after her loved ones.

Tarry Jackson

August 11, 2010

I convey my heartfelt sympathy's to the entire family at this time of great sorrow, Karen, JB, Dana, Leah and all of Jan's loving grandchildren and family. Jan was a good friend from High School. I remember her well as we grew up at Healdton High School. Jan will be greatly missed. I have sent her photo to be posted on our "In Memory" board at the Sunset School Musuem in Healdton as an honorary member of the graduating class of 1961 since she had moved away following our Junior year. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God has blessed Jan as she is now with Jesus at this very moment.

August 11, 2010

My heart goes out to the family, May God Bless you all, She was a Sweet Lady, for i worked with Jan at the city, God Bless Gilbert Limon

Anna Lee Jackson

August 10, 2010

My thoughts and prayers arewith you all. Having lost my sister in 2009, I know what you are feeling. Will be thinking of you in the days ahead. Love to all. Anna Lee Bedford Jackson

Nancy Walker-Wilkins

August 10, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Karen McMaster

August 10, 2010

My Sister, my best friend, my heart. I will miss you all of my days. You brought out the best in me and now I will give it our childen and our brother

August 10, 2010

Dear sister, you truly have been the other half of me. I feel as if half of my heart is missing. the other half belongs to our children and our brother. I will keep you forever in my heart.

Guylene Shrader

August 10, 2010

MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL THE FAMILY.I NEW Jan VERY WELL WHEN SHE WENT TO
HEALDTON HIGH SCHOOL. MAY THE LORD BE WITH YOU ALL. GUYLENE SHRADER

August 10, 2010

Jan's family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you at this very sad time.

Jan's classmate,

Joyce Jones Roberts - HHS Class of 1961

Melanie Churchill

August 10, 2010

Your smile and sharp wit always made me smile. You were so loving and kind to me. I can't thank you enough for all the words of encouragement you gave me over the years. What a joyous reunion was held in Heaven when you walked through those pearly gates! I know you were welcomed by all of our loved ones who preceeded you! My heart is hurting because you are gone, but rejoicing in the knowledge that I will see you again someday! My deepest sympathy to Karen, J.B., Dana, Leah and their families. I know they will miss you so very much. Rest in peace sweet lady. Godspeed.

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