Christie Lynn Decker

Christie Lynn Decker passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at her home in Florida following a courageous six and one half year battle with ALS.
Born June 22, 1959 in Butler, she was the daughter of the Rev. Gordon K. Powell and the late Shirley J. Powell.
Christie graduated from Butler Senior High School in 1977 and from Grove City College in 1981.
She had a special love for children and was a teacher at Portersville Christian School, North Main Christian School (now Penn Christian Academy) and Fishhawk Preschool in Florida.
An accomplished musician, she was active in the musical, children’s and women’s ministries of North Main Street Church of God in Butler. Christie was a member of the Fishhawk Fellowship Church. She was an exceptionally loving wife, mother, daughter and friend.
Christie married Leslie E. Decker II on July 19, 1980 in Butler. In addition to her father Gordon K. (Janis) Powell, she is survived by her husband Leslie E. Decker II, a daughter Brittany (Remington) Bartlett of Luthersville, Maryland; two sons Jordan Decker of Tampa, Florida and Brendan Decker of Knoxville, Tennessee; a brother Scott K. (Christine) Powell of Grove City and a number of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Christie was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley J. Powell and her grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. N. K. Powell, and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hutchison.
A private family Memorial Service was held in Florida.
Friends and family of Christie Lynn Decker who died Wednesday, January 22, 2020 will be received from 10:00am until the time of the service at 11:00am on Saturday, February 1st at Young Funeral Home, 127 West Jefferson Street, Butler with the Rev. A. C. Phipps, retired Associate Pastor of North Main Street Church of God, officiating .
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Christie’s name to The ALS Association, 1275 K Street NW – Suite 250 – Washington, DC 20005.
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