Yvonne Cornibé Decker's Obituary
Yvonne Cornibe’ Decker of Mandeville, LA passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the age of 98.
She is survived by her loving children, Patricia Decker Scogin (Bob), William Edwin Decker (Wendie), Steven Jules Decker (Meera Meempat) and Laura Elizabeth Decker (DeAnn Gruber); her grandchildren, Rachel Holloway (Coby), Robert Scogin, Daniel Scogin (Valerie), Nicholas Decker (Anna), Andrew Decker (Marcy Trentacosta), Benjamin Decker (Jacki), Rebecca Decker (Josh Prebeck) and Lena Decker; and fifteen great-grandchildren. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and wonderful lifelong friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Willard Decker; her parents, Laura West Cornibe’ and Jules Emile Cornibe’; and her brother, Paul Emmett Cornibe’.
Mrs. Decker was a native and longstanding resident of Mandeville where she was a parishioner of and member of the Our Lady of the Lake Altar Society, the Ozone Squares Dance Club and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. She served for many years as president of the OLL Altar Society.
Mrs. Decker was a devoted mother and grandmother. She enjoyed weekly card games with her friends. Her interests included cooking, sewing, square and round dancing, bowling and travel. She gave generously of herself to her family, her friends and her faith. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 312 Lafitte Street, Mandeville, LA 70448 on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 12:00 noon with visitation at church on Monday beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Mandeville Cemetery.
The family would like to acknowledge the care and support provided by St. Tammany Hospice, especially by Kim and Tawani.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. The Decker family invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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