Donna Jean Decker

Donna Jean Decker, 73, of Buford, GA went home to her Heavenly Father on February 1, 2012. Donna worked tirelessly for more than 25 years for the Veterinary College at the University of Georgia before retiring from the school. Her dedication to the college was only surpassed by her love for her family. There was nothing that made her happier than big Sunday dinners surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Lois Hess of Storm Lake, Iowa where Donna grew up, and by her son, Brion Decker. She is survived by her sons, Colin Decker; Todd Decker and his wife, Robin; Bill Decker and his wife, Jenny; and Steve Decker; her beloved grandchildren – Daniel, Christopher, Sarah, Rebecca, Jake, and Will; sister, Mavis Hauser and her husband, Dick; brothers, Ron Hess; Roger Hess and his wife, Lonnie; Randy Hess and his wife, Sue, and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 5, 2012 with a viewing preceding the service from 12:00 to 2:00 at Wages and Sons Gwinnett Chapel with Dr. Lamar Holley officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in Donna's honor, to the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, Office of Development, 501 D.W. Brooks Dr., Athens, GA 30602. Arrangements by Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, 770-277-4550. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wagesandsons.com