Goldie Lou Decker

Goldie Lou (Georgeson) Decker of Forney, Texas went to be with the Lord on November 23, 2024 in Rowlett, Texas. She was born December 12, 1937 in Waupaca, Wisconsin. She married Robert E. Decker on January 7, 1956, who was in the Army when they met. Together they had five children, one step daughter and often took in foster children throughout their years while living in Waupaca.

She was preceded in death by her son, Terry Gene Decker on March 30, 2021. Also preceded in death were her siblings, five sisters: Lottie Ethel Menge, Doris Mae Elliott, Joyce Borek, JoMary DeVoe and Pauline Fabricius; three brothers: Daniel Nels Georgeson, Glenn Ray L Georgeson and Donald D Martin; her father, Julius Albert Georgeson and mother, Julia Elizabeth (Moore (Martin) Georgeson.

Goldie leaves behind her loving husband of 68 years, Robert E. Decker; her loving children, Cynthia Ann McPherrin (children Jami (husband Chad & children), Casey (wife Nicole & children), Terry (wife Georgene, children Robert (wife Jill & children), Tammy (husband Jamie & children, Joshua), Cathy Marie Randall (husband John, children John R. (child), Wesley (wife Destiney & children), Christy Lynn Cooper (husband David, children Sarah, Rebekah (husband Nathan & children), Rachel (husband Randy & children); Debra Kay Jones (husband Neal, children Trevor (wife Megan & children), Austin; her loving step daughter, Cindy Lou Davis (children Robert, Trisha (children). She has a total of 14 grandchildren, 23 great -grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Mom loved Jesus with all her heart, she loved to read her Bible, share Jesus, and pray with & for others. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and friend. She loved and cherished spending time with family, friends and all animals. She always enjoyed playing games and laughing. She was a great cook and often loved through making delicious meals. If you knew her well, you will be able to remember a time or two that you were with her and got to laughing at things or places that for most people might have been considered inappropriate. She saw humor in everyday life and sometimes in unusual circumstances. She was named “Goldie” appropriately because she had a heart of Gold.

Today is a time to delight in the blessings that God has provided. Since we don’t know what tomorrow will bring, make the most of what you have today: family, friends, talents, possessions and look for opportunities to bless others. When God allows someone or something to be removed from you, it’s healthy and ok to grieve your loss. Remember that it is important to draw close to Jesus during these difficult times. Let Jesus be your Rock, in whom you take refuge.

For those that knew mom and know Jesus, you know that this will not be the last time that you see her; but will be with her in Heaven someday.

A visitation for Goldie will be held Monday, December 2, 2024 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Tree of Life Lutheran Church, 6318 Lyons Rd, Garland, TX 75043. A celebration of life will occur Monday, December 2, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, 6318 Lyons Rd, Garland, TX 75043. A committal service will occur Monday, December 2, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Rest Haven Funeral Home & Memorial Park - Rockwall, 2500 TX-66, Rockwall, TX 75087.

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“The Final Good Bye” by Goldie

What the Lord showed me February 24, 1996

Revelation Chapter 20

V11. And I saw a Great White Throne, and Him that sat on it from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.

V12. And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened; and another book was opened, which is the book of Life; and the dead were judges out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.

V13. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them; and they were judged every man according to their works.

V14. And death and hell were cast into the Lake of Fire. This is the second death.

V15. And whosoever was not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the Lake of Fire.

Matthew Chapter 13

V49. So shall it be at the end of the world; the angels shall come forth and sever the wicked from among the just.

V50. And shall cast them into the furnace of fire; there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

“This is the final Good Bye”. This is what the Lord showed me.

Children will be clinging to their parents, husbands to wives, grandparents to grandchildren, friends to friends. When somebody dies, there is a hope they were saved and we will see them again. But this is the end, this is it. People will be hysterical, there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. This will be the most terrible day in history, the angels will have to pull them apart.

For the righteous God says in Rev 21:4, And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away.

For the wicked – Rev 14:11, And the smoke of their torment ascendith up forever and ever; and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth his mark.

I believe the greatest torment will be that they no longer have a loving God “Saying Come unto Me” It will be total darkness. I believe another torment will be “I didn’t have to be here”.

And I believe the memory of those that went to heaven will always haunt them. Their tears will never be wiped away.

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Written on March 1, 1988

Mom’s personalization of Psalm 23

The Lord has been my Shepherd All the days of my life. He has filled my life with abundant green pastures. He has given me of the Living Water. He has restored my soul when I could no longer go on. He has covered me with His Righteousness, Christ Jesus. I have No fear of death for All through my life He has been my guide. He has filled my table with blessings, the enemy has not prevailed against me. My God has anointed my head with oil, my cup overflows with Blessings. Goodness and Mercy have followed me All the days of my life and the house of the Lord shall be my abode forever and ever.