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CAROL DECKER Obituary
CAROL DECKER, 50, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at her residence. Born in Logans-port, Carol worked as a Pre-School teacher for 16 years with Childrens Nursery School at Peace United Church of Christ. She was a devoted wife and mother who loved working with children and teaching. She also enjoyed travel, gardening and crafts. She married Mark Decker on Aug. 20, 1977, in Logansport; he survives in Fort Wayne. Also surviving are two daughters, Stephanie and Michelle Decker, both of Fort Wayne; brothers, Larry (Susie) Kelley and Dick Kelley, both of Logansport; and sisters, Rosie Jones and Karen (Bill) Swanson, both of Logansport. Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Mary Jane (Stephens) Kelley; and a sister, Verna Tevis. Funeral ceremony is 10 a.m. Thursday at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road in Fort Wayne. Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial Committal service will be held at a later date at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Logansport. Memorials to Childrens Nursery School at Peace United Church of Christ, Fort Wayne. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.mccombandsons.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Bekki Vail
December 10, 2009
Carol was such a wonderful person, I will always remember her fondly. When I would drop my oldest daughter off at Peace, we would sometimes talk and laugh with Carol and Sue for quite a while! She touched so many lives and fought her illness with dignity. May God continue to bless your family, Bekki, Kevin, Kati, and Meggie Vail
December 8, 2009
Mark, Stephanie and Michelle, Words cannot adequately express the saddness I felt when I learned that Carol had died. She fought her illness with such grace, dignity, and determination. She was my hero. I knew her many years--first as a parent when the girls were in my class, then as a fellow teacher, and always as a friend. She was loved by many and will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Judy Schwartz ( Rotonda West, FL)
The Berry Family
December 8, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Carol's passing. My daughter spent three years with Carol at Peace Nursery School. She was a wonderful and kind woman. She touched the lives and hearts of many little ones. My prayers are with your family.
Bridget Hamm
December 8, 2009
Our oldest son had Carol as a teacher, and our youngest son was in her class this year. She was wonderful with the children and touched so many lives in a positive way. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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December 8, 2009
Stephanie and family,
May God grant you strengh during your time of loss.
May you memories grant you much peace in the days to come.
Pam Miller-Reinking
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Tad, Kim, Cassidy and Carson Long
December 8, 2009
So sorry to hear of her passing, She was a wonderful teacher. My children adored her and enjoyed going to preschool because of her. Your family is in our thoughts.
Walt Hessler
December 8, 2009
Mark,
Sorry to hear about Carol's passing. I know she has had a long struggle. Even though I have not seen you in some years, I think about your care and concern for Carol. I pray God would provide you peace during this difficult time.
December 8, 2009
We love you and we will miss you.
Roy, Donna, and Royce Decker
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