March 17, 1941 - August 4, 2024

Helen Decker was born March 17, 1941 and passed from this life to her heavenly home August 4, 2024.  Her parents, Billy Lewis and Goldie (Lewis) Decker made their home and raised their family here in Tyler, TX.

Helen was a homemaker while her children were young and would often be found tending to her garden or sewing matching dresses for her daughters.  Helen always kept a small vegetable garden and very much enjoyed providing for her family’s needs.  Later in life, Helen worked for Marvel Oil in Tyler and very much enjoyed her co-workers and her job.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Billy (Popps) Decker, her son, John Decker, her mother, father, 3 sisters and 3 brothers.

Helen is survived by daughters Debbie Harney of Tyler, Cindy McKain of Dallas, and Tina Townsend of Tyler, 5 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

Memorial services will be August 17, 2024 at 11:00 am at Friendly Baptist Church