Almeda Decker
March 5, 1928 - March 2, 2018
Almeda Decker, 89, of Franklin passed into the arms of Jesus Friday, March 2, 2018, at her residence. She was born, May 5, 1928, in Greensburg, KY, the daughter of Albert and Nora Vaughn Beams. Almeda married Charles Decker, June 28, 1946, in Springfield. He preceded her in death, Feb. 24, 2015. She is survived by three daughters, Bonnie (Ray) Hunter of Franklin, Theresa (Steve) Scott of Jacksonville and Tracy Decker of Franklin; four sons, Jeff (Diane) Decker of Franklin, Steve (Nancy) Decker of Franklin, Rodney Decker of Franklin, and Kevin (Ginger) Decker of Montrose, CO; 17 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Janis (surviving husband, John) Wilson; one grandson, Sean Hunter and seven siblings, Velma Ellis, Mildred Preston, Doris Weisman, Eugene, Wayne, Harmon and Stanley Beams. Her greatest love in life has always been her family. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2018, at the Daws Family Funeral Home in South Jacksonville with interment in the Franklin Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday, 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Fisher House Foundation, INC, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Waverly Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad.
Almeda Decker, 89, of Franklin passed into the arms of Jesus Friday, March 2, 2018, at her residence. She was born, May 5, 1928, in Greensburg, KY, the daughter of Albert and Nora Vaughn Beams. Almeda married Charles Decker, June 28, 1946, in... View Obituary & Service Information