Karen Elaine Whiteside Decker, 82, a resident of Hardee County since 2009 coming from New Smyrna Beach, Florida passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Hardee Manor Care Center. She was born in Lorain, Ohio on February 5, 1938. Karen was a member of Florida's First Assembly of God of Wauchula, Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald and Dorothy Whiteside.

Survivors include her loving husband, Spencer Decker of Wauchula, Fl; sons, Darren Decker (Diana) of Jacksonville, Fl; Armond Decker (Cindy) of Charlotte, NC; LeRoy Decker of Connecticut, daughters, Leslie Albritton (Ralton) of Wauchula, Fl; Alaine Hallam (Robert) of Southhaven, Mississippi; brother, Donald Whiteside (Judy) of Michigan. As well as 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.