Teresa Jeanne Decker Parker, age 74, of Bardstown, went to be with our Heavenly Father on September 7, 2019. She was born October 12, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Frank and Wanda Jewell Day Decker Jr. Teresa was an active attendee of Bardstown United Methodist Church. She found joy in serving others, and did so faithfully by volunteering at the Bread for Life Community Food Pantry, Meals from the Heart, Room in the Inn, and Lite Bites for Celebrate Recovery. When not volunteering, Teresa enjoyed spending time on the farm with her family and pets. Her warm smile and kind heart touched the lives of numerous people in our community.
Teresa is preceded in death by her father and mother Frank and Jewell Decker, and her grandson, Columbus Pike. She is survived by her children, Timothy Parker and Michelle (Jack) Newcomb of Bardstown; her grandchildren Stephanie (Eric) Beason of Bowling Green, and Vincent and JT Pike of Bardstown; her brothers Frank (Patty) and Bill (Shelia) Decker of Bedford, Indiana; and her closest friend and aunt, Paula Player of Orlando, Florida.
The family followed Teresa’s wishes of cremation. A celebration of life service will be 6:00 pm Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at the Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home, 1475 New Shepherdsville Road.
Pastor Phil Bradley will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:00am until time of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bread for Life Community Food Pantry. The Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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