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Carol Decker Obituary
Carol Ann Decker, 80, of Findlay, passed away at 12:25 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.
Carol was born Aug. 26, 1942, to Clyde and Betty (Kerran) Coppes.
Carol was a life-long member of Findlay Salvation Army and loved to spend time there. Carol retired from Wendy's on Tiffin Avenue in Findlay, was an avid Elvis fan, and collected spoons.
Carol is survived by her son, Charles (Millie Pritt) Howard of Millberry; daughter, Janice (Kenneth) Holbrook of 29 Palms, California; brother, Larry Coppes of Cleveland; 10 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Lois Speck and Mary Lantz; and two sisters, Karen Kidd and Linda Howard.
Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2023, at COLDREN CRATES FUNERAL HOME, 205 W. Sandusky Street, Findlay. Carol's funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Major and Mrs. Mike and Dianna Morales officiating. Burial will follow at Knollcrest Gardens, east of Findlay.
Contributions in Carol's memory may be shared with Bridge Home Health and Hospice, Findlay.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at coldrencrates.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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