Agnes Decker

Agnes Blair Decker Devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend Agnes Decker, age 93 years young, went home to heaven Sunday, April 30, 2006, after suffering a stroke on March 3. She was born November 9, 1912, in Madison County, TX, to E. E. and Amanda Winn Blair. Mrs. Decker was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert L. Decker; an infant daughter, Robbie Jean Decker; son Pierrie Lee (Red) Decker; step-sons, Roland, Maurice, and Ross Decker; grandson, Robert Whitley; granddaughter, Clovis Martin; sisters, Bessie Harris and Elizabeth Moseley; brothers, Virgil and Sherman Blair. Mrs. Decker is survived by her daughter, Beulah Grimmet of Cleveland, Texas; daughter-in-law, Dorothy Decker of New Waverly, Texas; daughter Vergie Dotson and husband Connor of Huntsville, Texas. She was “Nannie” to a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren including: grandson, Joe Whitley and wife Karen of New Waverly; grandson, John Decker and wife Debra of New Waverly; granddaughter, Carol Kilgore and husband Mike of New Waverly; granddaughter, Courtney Dyer and husband Toby of Huntsville; granddaughter, Stephanie Brock and husband Justin of Huntsville; granddaughter, Teale Dotson of Oakton, VA; grandson Connor Wade Dotson of Ft. Riley, KS; granddaughter Jeanette Weems and husband Boyd of La Grange. Great grandchildren include Kayla Jo and Laura Beth Whitley, Brandon and Barton Decker, Rebecca and Michael Kilgore, Bethany Brock, Mark Weems, James Roland Martin and another whose birth in October she was eagerly anticipating, Baby Dyer. The family wishes to thank two special neighbors, Bill and Carmelita Haynes, who treated Agnes like their own mother and whom she loved dearly. Also, special gratitude to Dr. Tommy Cole, whose careful care over many years enabled Mrs. Decker to live a full, healthy, and happy life. Mrs. Decker experienced many changes throughout her 93 years including two World Wars, the Great Depression, the widespread use of electricity and automobiles, the inclusion of radio and then television and telephones into her home, air travel and cell phones, but never lived in the past. She was an intelligent, outgoing woman always ready to try new things. But one thing that never changed was her dedication to family and friends. She taught by example, and so many of life’s greatest lessons will be carried on by those who knew and loved her. Funeral services for Mrs. Decker will be held Wednesday, May 3, at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church in New Waverly. Bro. Elmer Fulp will preside. Burial will be at Old Waverly Cemetery. Pallbearers are: Joe Whitley, John Decker, Brandon Decker, Barton Decker, Toby Dyer, and Justin Brock. The family will welcome visitors Tuesday, May 2, at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Huntsville from 5-8 p.m. For those wishing to leave memorial condolences, you may leave the family a message at www.shmfh.com.

Agnes Decker

November 9, 1912 - May 3, 2006