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Helen Decker

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Mrs. Helen Decker, 75, of Buda, Texas passed away peacefully in Austin, Texas March 5, 2009 with her family at her side. Helen was born in Eastland, Texas August 7, 1933 to Travis T. and Thelma Lorene Hogan Elkins. She had worked at K-Mart as a personnel supervisor before her retirement. Helen was an active member of the Baptist church and belonged to several organizations. Some of these were: Daughters of the Republic, United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas 1812 Chapter, and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, son, Terrell Copeland and stepdaughter Nancy Lynn Decker-Hagerman. She is survived by her husband, William Henry Decker, Jr. , children; Rubin and Faye Copeland of Austin, Kathleen and James Caddell of Gonzales, step-children; Sharon Blackmon of Independence, Missouri, Kevin Paul and Linh Decker of Raytown , Missouri, La Nell and Richard Rogers of Wimberley , Texas, and Nathan Decker and Theresa Murphy of Smithville, Texas, sisters;Pearl Cornell of Chase, Michigan, Mary Broughton of Lake Village , Indiana, brothers; D. B. (Bud) Williamson of Lake Buchanan, Texas, and Douglas Henderson, twenty-nine grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. A visitation was held at Eeds Funeral Home, Sunday, March 8, 2009 from 5: oo till 8:00 p.m. with family and friends in attendance. Graveside services were held at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery in Austin, Texas at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 9th. All arrangements were with Eeds Funeral Home, 408 South Main Street, Lockhart, Texas 78644. (512) 398-2343

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