Barbara Ann Mayer Decker

Barbara Ann Mayer Decker was called home to eternal life with God on Monday evening, February 21, 2005. Her life of 60 years on this earth was a living example of what it means to be genuinely concerned for the needs of others, to bring joy and unexpected surprises into the life of her family and friends, and to be courageous and to persevere through suffering and difficult times, as well as good times, without losing faith. Barbara was born in New Orleans, LA on January 2, 1945. She was a graduate of Holy Angels Academy and Loyola University of New Orleans. For the past 30 years, she lived in Natick, MA, where she was employed by Delta Airlines until several years ago, when she retired. It was here that she met her faithful and devoted husband, Bobby. Together, they recently moved back home to be closer to family and friends. Her parents, Valentine Louis Mayer, Sr. and Olga Mary Indest Mayer, and her brother, Valentine Louis Mayer, Jr., precede Barbara in death. She is survived by her husband, Robert Paul Decker; her brother, Robert Charles Mayer and sister-in-law Linda Ory Mayer of Ocean Springs, MS; her sister, Lynda Mary Logan Mayer Jeansonne and brother-in-law Richard "Red" Michael Jeansonne of Mandeville, LA; her sister-in-law, Althea Martinez Mayer of New Orleans, LA; her brother-in-law, Bernard C. Decker, Jr. of Tucson, AZ, and her sister-in-law, Margaret Maynes of Orlando, FL. She is also survived by her many nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces who are so very special to her. Her life will continue to be celebrated and cherished by her loving family and friends. Family and friends are invited to attend the celebration of Barbara's new life that will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2005 at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1501 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. at the church, followed by the Mass of Christain Burial at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery in St. Benedict, LA. Prayers and Masses are appreciated.