Carol (Teegarden) Decker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Carol (Teegarden) Decker, 88, of Champaign, IL, formerly of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 2:53 P.M. Monday February 3, 2020 at Evergreen Place in Champaign. She was born February 23, 1931, in Prairie Green Township, IL, the daughter of Eldon and Ruth (Stoup) Teegarden. She married John William Decker II on July 5, 1952 at the First Christian Church in Hoopeston. He preceded her in death on November 7, 2019. She is survived by two daughters, Ann (David) Quigg of Champaign, IL and Molly (Stephen) Ayers of Champaign, IL; one son, John William (Diana) Decker III of Winterville, NC; six grandchildren, Joseph (Alex) Decker, William Decker, Rachel (Chris) Haverstrom, Andrew Ayers, Alexandra (Rémy) Braconnot, and Hannah (Joseph) Trautman; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, William (Leena) Teegarden. Carol worked at FMC in Hoopeston as a secretary and then spent time as a homemaker raising her family. She later managed Adler’s Dress Shop in Hoopeston for several years. She was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ and the Hoopeston Garden Club. She was an avid antique collector, enjoyed working as a wedding coordinator, and had an interest in interior decorating. Carol also enjoyed spending time with her friends at Hubbard Trail Country Club, playing bridge, and traveling with her husband. A visitation will be held 12:00 – 1:00 P.M. Saturday February 15, 2020 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 1:00 P.M. Saturday February 15, 2020 at the funeral home, with Pastor Kris Light officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association 300 S. Riverside Plaza Ste 1200 Chicago, IL 60606-6637 or the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Carol (Teegarden) Decker

February 23, 1931 - February 3, 2020