A celebration of the life of Patricia Lou Decker will be held at 10:00 am on April 14, 2022 at Nalley Pickle & Welch in Midland, Texas. Kelly Wisdom will officiate the service. Patricia was born December 31, 1932 to Warren and Ina Morgan in Mt. Sterling, Illinois. She died at her home in Gardendale,Continue Reading
A celebration of the life of Patricia Lou Decker will be held at 10:00 am on April 14, 2022 at Nalley Pickle & Welch in Midland, Texas. Kelly Wisdom will officiate the service. Patricia was born December 31, 1932 to Warren and Ina Morgan in Mt. Sterling, Illinois. She died at her home in Gardendale, Texas on April 7, 2022.
Pat married the love of her life Donald Leo Decker on July 9, 1952. Don served in the military from 1952 to 1962 and served in the Korean war. Pat was a proud military wife and enjoyed their travels together. Following Don’s military service, they spent several years farming in Clayton, Illinois. Over the course of her life, Pat worked in numerous professions. After moving to Texas in 1981, she worked the metal shear cutting machine at Clark Engineering and later worked in retail. She was most proud of being a homemaker and mother to her family. Don and Pat had seven children, Debra Elizondo and Donna Hoffman of Gardendale, Texas; David “Lonestar Dave” (Nancy) Decker of Stanton, Texas; Diane (Charles) Baucom of Las Cruces, NM; Darlene (Roger) Hahn of Odessa, Texas; Mona Ables of Lakewood, Colorado; and Michelle Abel of Odessa, Texas.
In addition to her children, Pat left behind 26 grandchildren Cesar (Chelle) Elizondo, Amanda Elizondo, Donald (Stacey) Elizondo, Sheila (Chris) Davis, Jamie (Casey) O’Connell, Andrew Hoffman, Louise Peters, Bobby Decker, Trisha Decker, Tasha Decker, Josh Decker, Crystal Elliott, Thomas Decker, Deana (Wil) Hille, Jacob (Dorian) Baucom, Thomas (Amanda) Baucom, Mona (Dillon) Lara, Dustin (Kara) Hahn, Rachel (Nathan) Chapman, Kayla (John) Roossinck, Amy McCarthy, Cody Ables, Ina (Nathan) Miller, Lauren (Alex) Alvarez, William (Sarah) Abel and Samuel Abel.
40 great grandchildren Skye Bowhay, Michael Martin, Samantha (Charlie) Rollins, Cadence Elizondo, Max Elizondo, Parker Davis, Paxton Davis, Pace Davis, Justin Greene, Aniya O’Connell, Bentley O’Connell, Addison Peters, Jocelynne Decker, RyAnn Decker, Carter Elliott, Holly Ann Elliott, Mona Hille, Karsen Hille, Donovan Baucom, Salem Baucom, Noah Baucom, Paige Lewis, Lake Neisen, Avri Warner, Brai Warner, June Lara, Elliott Lara, Kaden Hahn, Adeline Hahn, Etney Hahn, Denver Hahn, Elijah Chapman, Noah Chapman, Titus Chapman, Malachi Chapman, Luke Roossinck, Madison McCarthy, Landon McCarthy, Boston Miller and London Miller. 2 great, great grandchildren Allie Bowhay and Maddie Bowhay.
Pat was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald Decker; her parents, Warren and Ina Morgan; her sister Mona Lee Bleigh and her husband Lowell Bleigh; her sister-in-law Laura Morgan and her brother Kenneth Morgan. Her brother Warren “Tanny” Morgan of North Fork, CA and sister-in-law Jacqueline Morgan of Carson City, NV survives her.
Pat will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her encouraging words along with her strength and determination. She had a strong faith and could be counted on to pray for others. She will be missed tremendously.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to The West Texas Food Bank in her memory.
An environmentally friendly option.
Your condolence may need to be approved before it appears on this page. It may not appear immediately once submitted.
Your condolence may need to be approved before it appears on this page. It may not appear immediately once submitted.
Your condolence may need to be approved before it appears on this page. It may not appear immediately once submitted.
Thank you for leaving a condolence..
Your comment has been submitted for moderation.