In the quiet town of Summerville, South Carolina, a beloved mother, daughter, and friend's life was tragically cut short. Marissa Funk Decker, a 46-year-old Caucasian female, was discovered deceased on October 3, 2023, in a hotel room at the Country Inn & Suites on Holiday Drive. The Berkeley County Coroner's Office was called to the scene around 3:35 p.m.
and pronounced her dead, confirming that the cause of death was a gunshot wound.
Originally from Carrick, Pennsylvania, Marissa was a cherished daughter of John and Ginger Funk. She was a loving mother to her two children, Jeffrey and Lexi Decker. Remembered as an amazing mother and friend, she was also the wife of Jeff Decker. Marissa was an active and vibrant member of her community, known for her passion for softball and her involvement as an avid player with the Carrick Community Athletic Association. Her family and friends remember her as a light in their lives who will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
The Summerville Police Department, in conjunction with the Berkeley County Coroner's Office, is actively investigating Marissa's death as a homicide. Despite their ongoing efforts, there have been no reports of any arrests made in connection to her murder. As of now, authorities have not publicly identified any suspects in the case, leaving a community and a grieving family searching for answers and justice for a life taken too soon. The investigation remains open as law enforcement continues to seek information that could lead to a resolution in this tragic case.
