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Hazel Deckard Obituary

Hazel Fern Deckard, 82, of Cherokee, KS, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at Via Christi Hospital, Pittsburg, KS.
She was born March 13, 1936, at Cherokee, KS, the daughter of Lewis F. and Bessie Jane (Oliver) Minor.
On June 7, 1952, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Deckard in Bentonville, AR. He preceded her in death on August 3, 2009.
Mrs. Deckard was a housewife and a member of the First Baptist Church of Cherokee, KS.
She is survived by two sons, Richard Deckard of Cherokee, KS, and Keith Deckard of Cherokee, KS, one daughter, Carol Hohl of Pittsburg, KS, two brothers, Wayne Minor and Lawrence Minor of Portland, OR; a niece, Mary Jameson of Wichita, KS; eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband and her parents.
A service for Mrs. Deckard will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday September 7, 2018, at Brenner Mortuary Chapel, Pittsburg, KS, with Rev. Ben Scott officiating. Burial will follow in the Lone Elm Cemetery, Columbus, KS. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the Brenner Mortuary. The family suggests memorials to the First Baptist Church, Cherokee, KS. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 East 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. Online condolences may be left atwww.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.

Published by Morning Sun on Sep. 6, 2018.
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My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Psalms 119:50,76

California*

September 27, 2018

My deepest condolences for your loss may the memories of Hazel bring you some comfort.Please read John 6 :44

Marie Cartha

September 11, 2018

Condolences to loved ones. Saddened to hear of your loss.

Marie

September 10, 2018

I am so sorry to read of the passing of your mother. Please accept my condolences. I hope you take comfort in your many memories, and find peace in the passage at James 1:13.
Maureen

September 8, 2018

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