Mary Alice Decker

Mary Alice Decker obituary, North Canton, OH

Mary Alice Decker

Mary Decker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reed Funeral Home - Canton Chapel on May 1, 2025.

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Mary Alice Decker of Canton passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on April 29, 2025. She was born on October 28, 1934 to, the late, Rufino Vega Sr. and Florentina Vega. She is together again with her wonderful husband of 57 years, Paul W. Decker.
Mary enjoyed many great years of camping. She was a proud 1952 graduate of Timken High School. She loved Elvis, hummingbirds and teddy bears.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Mark Decker and numerous loving brothers, sisters and in-laws.
Mary is survived by her son, David Decker; daughter, Denise (Brent) Henderhan; granddaughter, Taylor (Travis) Gray; daughter, Laura (Rick) Wilson; step grandchildren, Tracy (Carl) Wilson, Neil (Kate) Wilson and Shaun (Rachel) Wilson and daughter-in-law, Carol Decker.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, May 12, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at Reed Funeral Home CANTON Chapel. There will be one hour of calling hours prior to services on Monday from 12:30 p.m to 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. A processional will follow for the burial of cremains at Calvary Cemetery. You are invited to visit www.reedfuneralhome.com to share condolences and fond memories.
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