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Lillian Deckard Obituary

Lillian Broyles Deckard, died on November 19, 2009. Lillian was born in Bristol, TN, on October 23, 1924 to the late Clifton and Mary Peters Broyles. A funeral service will be held Monday, November 23, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Garner. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens, Clayton, NC. Mrs. Deckard is survived by her daughter, Linda D. Sorrell (Vic), of Bluefield, VA; sons Jimmy Deckard (Melva), of Bristol, VA, Sammy Deckard (Lisa), of Raleigh; sister Katherine Draper, of Calhoun, GA; brothers Bob Broyles (Marie), and Jim Broyles, both of Bristol, TN; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband James Franklin Deckard, Sr. and her daughter, Sallie Deckard Pleasant. Family will receive friends Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. Memorial contributions may be made to the Library fund at First Baptist Church, 601 St. Mary’s St. Garner, NC 27529. Arrangements by Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner, NC.

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Published by The News & Observer from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23, 2009.

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Mike Johnson

November 29, 2009

I am sorry for your lose. Our family's prayers are with you all in your time of grief. James Elkin Deckard was my Grandfather, Carrie Ruth Deckard, my mother. Please feel free to contact me and we can compare genelogy. Sincerely, Mike Johnson, 193 Shady Brook Dr, Bristol, TN.. 423-646-1199....

DONNA Mumpower/Cox

November 25, 2009

I am so sorry about your loss, may it give you comfort though to know what a happy reunion must be taking place in heaven now...she is with Sam and Sallie and the Lord....Praying for your family....

Fred King

November 23, 2009

Dear Friends,

Miss Lillian will be missed by so many. She was one of the sweetest ladies we've ever known, and our memories of her friendship with the Kings will be thought of often. May God keep you in his care. Fred & Phyllis King (Garner, NC)

November 23, 2009

Jimmy, Melva and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Moore family / Mark, Sarah, Brandon and David R.

Debora (Clement)Woldruff

November 23, 2009

Dear Lillian's Family,
Your mother is one of the sweetest ladies I've known. I remember coming "home" to Garner from California and Colorado to see my family and Lillian would always call or take me and my mother (Kiyoko) to lunch. My thoughts and prayer are with you during this difficult time.

Young Thomas/Diane

November 22, 2009

Dear Sammy, Lisa, Cassie and Carson,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. Ms. Lillian was a very sweet lady and will be missed very much in our neighborhood. Our hope is that she is at peace now and you find comfort in that thought. If there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Your neighbors, Tom and Diane Young

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