Doris Ann May Decker, born January 29, 1938, in Lincoln County, TN passed away March 27, 2024, at NHC in Pulaski at the age of 86. Doris was the 2nd youngest and last surviving child of John Milton and Annie Eva Koonce May.
Doris was a Christian, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a seamstress most of her life both in the workplace and at home. She enjoyed quilting and telling stories about life when she was a child. Doris was a member of Liberty Church of Christ for many years. She was always willing to help others and give of her time and talents.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Thomas Decker. They were married July 11, 1953, by Preacher Wolf, she was 16 and Tom was 20. Also preceding her were sisters, Ozell (Lynn) Wilkerson, Lora Lee May, Wilma (Willie C.) Towry, Linda (Ralph Skelton) and (Bink) Wimberly; brother, Carl May; and son-in-law, Buddy (T.C.) Holley. She is survived by her children, Donny (Michelle) Decker, Darlene (Chuck Handschug) Holley, Michael (Donna) Decker; grandchildren, Laura Lee McClellan, Rebecca Ann Schlueter, Brent (Asonta) Spivey, Dana Stevenson, Coltan (Mariah) Smith; great-grandchildren, Xavier Schlueter, Anna Deane Schlueter, David Schlueter, Kinsey McClellan, Kori Spivey, Sanaa Spivey, Ethan Stevenson, Kegan Davis, Casey Smith, Elaina Smith.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Rice officiating. Burial will follow in Lincoln Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 5pm to 8pm on Monday, April 1 at Higgins.
Memorial donations may be made to Liberty Church of Christ, 9 Cut Off Lane, Fayetteville, TN, or the Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Inc, 207 N. Jackson Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Decker.
