Nancy C. Decker

Nancy C. Decker obituary, Canton, IL

Nancy C. Decker

Nancy Decker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sedgwick Funeral Home & Crematory - Canton on Feb. 8, 2023.

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Nancy C. Decker, 82, of Lewistown, passed away at 4:39 AM on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Graham Hospital in Canton. She was born on July 14, 1940 in Canton, a daughter of William and Pearl (Thompson) Hickman Sr. She married Harry Decker on August 18, 1964 in Canton. He survives.
Also surviving are her children, Joy Harris of Beardstown; Robin (Ernie) Warfield of Canton, Donna Howerter of Astoria; Ted (Sabrina) Decker of Avondale, Arizona; Steven Decker of Canton, Kevin (Billie) Decker of Bryant; Tina (Robin) Henderson of Lewistown; Roger (Jane) Edwards of Lewistown; 22 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and one brother, William "Bill" Hickman Jr. of Canton.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Beverly Brazel; one son, John Decker; two sisters, Dorothy Johnson, and Janice Kruze.
Nancy worked as a hairdresser for over 40 years, owning her own salon for twenty of those years. In her spare time, she enjoyed going bowling, and spending time with her family, but most of all, she loved and was happy when she was able to spend time with her children, and grandchildren.
A public visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Sedgwick Funeral Homes & Crematory in Canton. Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Sedgwick Funeral Homes, to help the Decker Family with funeral expenses. To view Nancy's DVD or to leave online condolences please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
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