Holly Maxine Deckard, 57, of Willard, Missouri passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on December 13, 1965 to Ruth Cobb and Don Battles.

Although Holly had many roles throughout her life, her most beloved role was being a mother and grandmother. She always took such pride in all accomplishments of her kids and grandbabies, loving all her family to the fullest. Holly was well known for her fun-loving and vibrant personality; she was truly one of a kind. She will always be loved, remembered and missed.

Holly was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband Jerry Deckard, sisters Donna Williams and Stephanie Kiebel, daughter Emily Woodruff (spouse Joseph, grandchildren Skyler and Wyatt), two stepchildren Jared Deckard (spouse Shannon, grandchildren Jaxson and Joey) and Shelly Richards (spouse Eric, grandchildren Eliana, Braeden, Garrett, Keagan and Corbin), five nieces and two nephews.

A visitation will be held from 10-11 AM on Monday, June 12, 2023 at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home, 4500 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield, MO 65804 with funeral services to follow at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes memorial donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Online condolences can be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com