Mary S. Deckard
January 1, 1928 – July 11, 2023
Mary Deckard, 95, peacefully transitioned to Heaven on July 11, 2023, while at the Hoosier Village Assisted Living and Health Center. She resided there since November 2015.
She was born near Sandborn, Indiana to the late William (Bill) and Helen Sander. She was married to James (Jim) Deckard from March 10, 1950, until his death on July 10, 2011. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Crawfordsville, Indiana.
She graduated from Purdue University in 1949 and taught Vocation Home Economics in High School for 4 years. During this time, she also was a 4-H Leader. Later, she served as a Girl Scout troop leader. She returned to Purdue to earn a Master’s Degree in Restaurant Management in 1980 and worked as a supervisor in the university food service for eight years.
Mary liked to bake, especially cookies, pies, and bread for her family. She also enjoyed family camping. After retirement, she and her husband were able to travel.
She is survived by her children: Bob Deckard of Vine Grove, Kentucky; Susan Keller (husband Raymond) of Lafayette, Indiana; Kathy Stanton (husband Jon) of Avon, Indiana; Jody King of Fredrick, Illinois; Ruth Alexander (husband Scott) of Zionsville, Indiana. Also 9 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and several step-great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mary was preceded in death by granddaughter Christy Stanton, son-in-law Terry King, and daughter-in-law Lola Deckard.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 15 at 2:30 pm in the Hoosier Village Chapel, 9787 Hoosier Village Drive, Indianapolis. Chaplain Ronald May will officiate the service. Visitation precedes the service at 1:30 pm. Reception is at 3:30 pm.
Internment of her ashes will be in Prairie Chapel Cemetery near Lyons, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Salem UCC, 13135 North Salem Road, Westphalia, IN 47596.