Jeanie Decker
Jeanie Decker
Wanda (Jeanie) Decker, 86, West Plains Missouri, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Sunday July 11, 2021, at her home.
She was born January 19, 1935 at Mountain Home, Arkansas to Isaac and Mary Smith Thomas. Mrs. Decker was an English teacher for many years. She loved to read, was a big Cardinals and Razorback fan, was family oriented and loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Decker was a faithful church member of fifty-eight years at the First United Methodist Church of West Plains.
She is survived by her husband, James Decker, of the family home; two daughters, Sarah Decker and Ann Collins; two grandchildren, Megan Smith and husband, Chris, and Monica Arter and husband, Ron; two great-grandchildren, Christopher and Chloe Smith, all of West Plains.
Her parents, three sisters and one brother, preceded her in death.
At Jeanie’s request, no services will be held.
Tim Danner
July 12, 2021 @ 3:38 pm
My heart and prayers go out to you and the family. I can’t express how sad I am to hear of Jeanne’s passing. She will be missed greatly by many. I love y’all.
Stanley alan Taylor
July 12, 2021 @ 3:56 pm
My prayers are with you all god has another angel in heaven . I know we will all miss her but we know where she is
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
July 12, 2021 @ 6:46 pm
Jim and Decker Families,
We want to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you on the passing of Jeanie. I didn’t have the opportunity to have her as an English Teacher, but she always spoke or smiled when you met her in the hallway. Also, she cared about her students very much. She will be missed. During this difficult time we will keep all of you in our daily prayers/thoughts. May God comfort, encourage, support, and give each of you peace. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Tim, Amber(Cozort) and Corby Redburn
Ron and Teresa Hensley
July 12, 2021 @ 7:13 pm
We are very sorry to hear of Jeanie’s passing and our prayers go out to Jim and the family. She always had a smile on her face and she will be missed.
Pam Smith
July 12, 2021 @ 7:29 pm
My sincere condolences for the loss of a precious lady. She will be forever remembered as a wonderful teacher and an inspiration to all that knew and loved her. God has truly gained an Angel.
Cindy Roseman
July 12, 2021 @ 7:58 pm
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Decker’s passing. She was one of the kindest people. I knew her from school but even more from FUMC. Every time she came in while I was at work there she stopped to visit! Prayers for your family.
Teresa eldringhoff romans
July 12, 2021 @ 8:57 pm
Mr. Decker and family……heartfelt condolences. Peace to you all.
Travis J Mask
July 12, 2021 @ 10:43 pm
My prayers are with her family. Mrs. Decker was very special and kind to me. I am so sorry for family loss.
Roseale (Harrelson) Williams
July 13, 2021 @ 6:55 am
My heart felt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Jeanie was a beautiful soul inside and out. May God wrap his arms around and comfort you and your family?
David Clark
July 13, 2021 @ 8:34 am
Your family is in my thoughts and payers!
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
July 13, 2021 @ 10:58 am
Jim, Sarah, Ann and all the family; we are so sorry to hear of Jeanie’s passing. I loved the years I spent teaching with her at WPHS. She was a special lady in so many ways. You are in our prayers; may God bless and comfort you.
Vivian Mitchell
July 13, 2021 @ 11:30 am
Jim and family so sorry for your loss. She was my English teacher and a very precious lady. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Norma F Croney
July 13, 2021 @ 3:40 pm
She was a wonderful lady. Made English class a lot of fun. God bless her family.
Debbie (Dunn) Plachy
July 13, 2021 @ 6:01 pm
To Jim, Ann and family,
My deepest condolences at the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Jeanie was so very good to me during my middle school years. I loved her so much. She believed in me and gave me confidence to believe in myself. I will remember her always.
Thoughts and prayers with you as you grieve the loss of this special lady.
Beth
July 14, 2021 @ 6:55 am
Mrs. Decker was one of my favorite teachers! She was genuinely kind and caring. She always made time to help her students. I will always remember her smile!! Prayers for her family!
Shelley Surface
July 14, 2021 @ 2:39 pm
Mrs. Decker was very special to me. I was her teacher’s aide, and she was so sweet and always had a smile. This saddens my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time.
Darla Dennison
July 15, 2021 @ 4:23 pm
Sending so much love to Jim, Ann and families. Jeanie was one of a kind. Always with a smile on her face. Wishing you peace in your hearts in these coming days.
Chad White
July 17, 2021 @ 10:27 pm
She was one of my favorite teachers one of the nicest ladies I ever met. Monica,Ann and the rest of the family your are in my prayers.
David Herndon
July 30, 2021 @ 7:20 am
She was such an inspiration to all who had her as a teacher and as a great friend.