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Decatur Church of Christ
2601 Farm to Market 51, Decatur, TX 76234
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14
Funeral service
10:30 a.m.
Decatur Church of Christ
2601 Farm to Market 51, Decatur, TX 76234
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Joy Long Obituary
Joy Lynn Long, affectionately known as Lynn, passed away March 12 2026, in Decatur Texas, at the age of 78.
Funeral for Lynn will be held at Decatur Church of Christ located at 2601 Farm Market 51 in Decatur, Texas. Visitation is set for March 14, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, funeral is at 10:30 AM, she he will be laid to rest at Oaklawn Cemetery, at 465 Cemetery Road, Decatur.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
14
Visitation
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Decatur Church of Christ
2601 Farm to Market 51, Decatur, TX 76234
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14
Funeral service
10:30 a.m.
Decatur Church of Christ
2601 Farm to Market 51, Decatur, TX 76234
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Hawkins Funeral Homes - DecaturOnly 1 day left for delivery to next service.