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Pearl DeckardPassing: May 1, 2015

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Tuesday, Mary 5th @ 10:00 am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Monday, May 4th @ 4:00-7:00 pm

Tuesday, May 5th @ 9:00-10:00 am

Cemetery:

Spice Valley Cemetery

Tuesday, May 5th

MITCHELL – Pearl F. Deckard, 90, passed away at 7:35 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2015, at Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital.

Born October 11, 1924, in Mitchell, she was the daughter of John Wesley and Edith Viola (Swafford) Thompson.  She married Clovis “Beanie” Deckard April 10, 1941, and he preceded her in death September 12, 2000. 

Pearl was a homemaker and a member of the Mitchell Senior Citizens and Spice Valley Homemakers Club.  She was a member and pianist at Spice Valley Baptist Church and Woodville Baptist Church.  She and her husband, “Beanie” entertained at area nursing homes, Spring Mill Inn, Senior Citizens, and various churches throughout the area.

Surviving:  daughters, Regina Sorrells, Mitchell
                                 Diana Kay Webb, Orleans
                                 Nedra (Jerry) Hardwick, Bedford
                                 Geni (Steve) Clouse, Palm Coast, Florida
                                 Marlena (Randy) Swartz, Mitchell
                                 14 grandchildren
                                 19 great grandchildren
                                   3 great great grandchildren
                     sister,  Dortha Cooper, Mitchell

Her parents;  husband; daughter, Kimberly Dorsett; grandson,  Anthony Duane Sorrells; sons-in-law, Ronnie Sorrells and Leroy Webb; and siblings, Jasper Thompson, John Thompson, Don Thompson, Homer Thompson, Robert Thompson, James Milton Thompson, Andrew Thompson, and Hazel Thompson, preceded her in death.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Reverend Larry Brown officiating.  Burial will be in Spice Valley Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Monday and from 9:00 a.m. until the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

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15 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Marlena Swartz(daughter) | Mitchell, in.
    Date: June 10, 2020
    All memories of growing up through the years, favorites were mom and dad and I playing music, or just listening to the play and sing Heavenly music. Dad riding us on tractor, mom sewing our dresses for school etc.s so many memories of the family get togethers, pitch ins at home with mom and dad. Christmas's at mom and dads and when their house got too small we had our Christmas's at the church in the basement, pitch in food, so many priceless memories. I will love and miss mom and dad untill we meet again in Heaven.
  2. Guest: Naomi Bex Beebe | Springfield.Mo
    Date: May 13, 2015
    I am so sorry to hear about your mon.I just loved.her..Her7 your dad were the nicest people thinking of all of you..You all are in my prayes
  3. Guest: Linda Bex | NorthCharlestonSC
    Date: May 7, 2015
    Girls Was so sorry to hear about your mother, I remember how much she enjoyed entertaining people. I know she was a good mother and loved her family. Sorry I could not make it for the services, but live in South Carolina now.
  4. Guest: Debbie (Edwards) Carter | Orleans, IN
    Date: May 6, 2015
    Marlene: I was so sorry to hear about your mom. I just heard about it yesterday afternoon. My thoughts are with you and your family. She was a wonderful lady. Please call me.
  5. Guest: Debbie(Rayhill)Tolbert | Mitchell, In.
    Date: May 6, 2015
    You have my sympathy,she was a great lady I'm sorry for your loss and will be praying for the family.Sincerely, Debbie
  6. Guest: Terry Gilbert | Chicago, IL
    Date: May 6, 2015
    My condolences to the entire family, but especially Connie and Marlene.
  7. Guest: Juanita Jean | Marshfield, Mo65706
    Date: May 6, 2015
    Diana II was so sad to hear about your Mom I thought a lot of her and Beanie. I know that you will miss her We are never ready to give them up. Will keep you and the family in my prayers. Keep up the faith.
  8. Guest: Shanda Wells "King" | Orleans, Indiana
    Date: May 5, 2015
    Kay, so sorry for the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything you need please don't hesitate to call me
  9. Guest: Penny Connerley Wicks | Cooper, Texas75432
    Date: May 5, 2015
    Nedra so sorry to hear of your loss. Will keep you and your family in my prayers. Been so many years since I have seen you but I remember our 1st Days in a new school. You from Huron and me from Williams.
  10. Guest: Rick & Peggy Wright | Orleans, IN.S
    Date: May 5, 2015
    So sorry for the loss of your sweet Mom.Pearl was the kindess Lady. She always treated me like I was her daughter.I loved Pearl so much. Sorry Marlena, Kay, Nedra, Regina ,Gina, Sorry for your loss.
  11. Guest: Jerry & Maxine Ashley | Orleans, In.
    Date: May 5, 2015
    Marlena so sorry to hear about your Mom.Remember her and your dad at Woodville Baptist .That was many years ago .Our condolences to all your family .
  12. Guest: Donna (Foddrill) Holler | BEDFORD
    Date: May 4, 2015
    So sorry for the loss of your precious mother. I remember her sweetness from many years ago.
  13. Guest: Linda Ratliff | DeFuniakSprings, Fl
    Date: May 4, 2015
    My sincerest condolences to the family.
  14. Guest: Donna Sanchez | Hopkinsville, KY
    Date: May 4, 2015
    Geni and Steve: My heart aches for you and your family during this time. I am so sad for all of you. I know it so hard to lose such an important part of your family. I know heaven just received one of the most special angels. I am so sorry for your loss.
  15. Guest: Cathy (Johnson) Wilcoxen | Springfield, MO
    Date: May 3, 2015
    Our sincerest condolences to the family.