Bessie Decker, 96, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, at her home.

She was born July 3, 1914, daughter of James and Nina Hill. She and Conard Decker were married May 2, 1936.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Conard; four sons, Gene, Bert, Loyd and Silford; and a stepdaughter, Ruby Jean Luttrell.

Survivors include four children, Verna Jackson, Donna Gibson and Fred Decker of Licking and Bonnie Duncan of Rolla; a stepson, Lynn Decker of Falcon; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Services were Tuesday, Sept. 14, at Fox Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Wesley Wallace officiating. Burial was in Cantrell Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hospice Compassus. Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.

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