of Tyler, TX
September 18, 1935 - August 19, 2020
Mary B. Deckelman, 84, of Tyler, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 19, 2020. She was born September 18, 1935 in Dumas, Arkansas to the late Loranza Bishop and Susie Whitley Bishop. She was a faithful member of Heritage Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas. She had worked as a childcare and cafeteria worker.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John Carl Deckelman; her parents; brothers, Tommy Bishop, Woodrow Bishop, L.J. Bishop, John Bishop; sisters, Margaret Bishop, Carna Stuart, and Frances Cobb. Mary is survived by her son, Steve Deckelman and his wife, Julie of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; daughter, Suzanne Oliver and her husband, Jay of Tyler, Texas; grandchildren, Alexis Oliver Reaves (Brent) of Cabot, Arkansas, Meredith Oliver of Tyler, Texas; Lauren Deckelman and Austin Deckelman both of Ft. Smith, Arkansas; four great-grandchildren, Bailee Reaves, Claire Oliver, Amy Freyaldenhoven, and Hunter Reaves, and three great-great-grandchildren; and sisters, Dorothy Mauney of Dumas and Kathryn Nichols of Springdale, Arkansas.
A graveside service will be held at Tyro Cemetery. We will be observing the COVID-19 regulations. Mask are required as well as social distancing. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy: https://www.parentprojectmd.org/.
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5 Condolence(s)
Woody Bishop
Monday, August 24, 2020
Suzanne and Steve I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Mary's passing. I have many good memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Woody Bishop
Mike & Linda Oliver
Sunday, August 23, 2020
Our thoughts, prayers & love are with you today. Mary was always a very sweet, loving lady who always had a beautiful smile. ðŸ™ðŸ™â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Rhonda Lawrence
Saturday, August 22, 2020
I’m so sorry for the loss of a beautiful person inside and out! I have great memories of being at Mrs. Deckelman’s house many times with Suzanne and our friend Barbara! I know there was a lot of laughs! My prayers are with the family! I know you will miss herâ¤ï¸ðŸ™
Nancy Gregory
Saturday, August 22, 2020
I am so glad that I was blessed to have Mary as my friend and neighbor. I will cherish my memories of her for all the shopping trips we had, the wonderful meals we shared, the visits when the neighbors "sat out," for our long walks, and for all the neighborhood projects we worked on.
Linda Nichols Watts
Saturday, August 22, 2020
Condolences to all aunt Mary’s family. I have so many happy childhood memories of her. She was a great playmate. Blessings to you all at this “tough†time. Linda