Freda Deckard

Freda Maxine Deckard, 90, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Deckard was born on Jan. 22, 1933, in Centerville, MO. She had worked as a farmer and enjoyed gardening, sewing and animals. Freda was a member of the Calvary Community Church and a founding member of the Missouri Pet Breeders Association.

On March 1, 1959, Freda married Marvin Riley Deckard in Piggott, AR. He preceded her in death on Nov. 1, 2007.

Surviving are children, Ted Deckard (Donna), Doug Deckard (Pam), Gene Deckard (Stephana), Jerry Deckard (Debby); sisters, Irene Pool and Rita Blake; grandchildren, Bridget Fields (Russ), Theresa Hays (Dan), Brad Deckard (Courtney), Brent Deckard (Valina), Hailee Grantham (Hunter), Holly Deckard (Jordan McGee), Moriah Joplin (Josh), Camille Knepper (Matt), Dawson Deckard (Allison), and CJ Deckard; as well as great-grandchildren, Trevor Dorris (Baylee), Emily Dorris, Aaron Hurt, Austin Hurt (Sarah), Braden Deckard, Clark Deckard, Archie Deckard, Callen Deckard, Archie Deckard, Wesley Joplin, Lawson Joplin, Henley Grantham, Ava McGee, Nyla McGee; and great-great-grandchildren, Oliver Hurt and Sterling Dorris. She is also survived by a special friend, Sarah Lamb.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Strickland and Blanch Page Strickland.

Visitation will take place from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.Saturday, April 15, at the Fowler & Sons Funeral Home in Neelyville. The funeral will follow at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 16, in the chapel with Elder Charles Pratt officiating. The burial will take place at the Kinsey Cemetery in Harviell, MO.