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Janice Decker Obituary
Janice Winslow Ligo Decker, age 86, fell asleep in the arms of Jesus on Friday, April 8th, 2011 after a valiant fight against breast cancer. She was born of November 30th, 1924 in Watertown NY, daughter of the late Harry E. and Eleanor Higby Winslow. She is also preceded in death by her son, Jack E. Ligo, Jr.; former husband, Jack E. Ligo; husband, Uriah (Cy) Decker; sisters, Nadine Pettit and Paula Dano; and stepmother, Amy Winslow. Janice attended high school in Johnson City NY and worked for IBM in Los Angeles CA where she met her first husband, Jack. They were married on April 22nd, 1944 and parted ways in 1963. She married Uriah (Cy) Decker on August 20th, 1966. She worked at Burt's Department Store on Washington Avenue in Endicott NY. In 1986, she and her husband moved to Concord. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 10th, 2011 at Hartsell Funeral Home, Concord, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 11th, 2011 at Hartsell Funeral Home chapel at 2:00 PM with Rev. Ray Rippy to officiate. Interment will be at Sunset Memory Gardens in Charlotte. She is survived by her son, Joseph D. Ligo of Binghamton NY; daughters, Judith Alexander (Jim) of Charlotte and Joyce Stump (David) of League City TX; brother, James Neary (Pat); sister, Patricia Talerico of Utica NY; stepdaughters, Marian Scalzo (Joe) of Leesburg FL and Shirley Kamlet (Kenneth) of Binghamton NY; stepson, Stanley Decker of Leesburg FL; grandsons, Shawn Hakes of NC, David and Eric Stump of TX; granddaughter, Jennifer Cobb of NY; great-granddaughter, Katie Hakes of NC; great-grandson Kaigen Cobb of NY; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and step grandchildren. The family wishes to thank Hospice of Charlotte for their help in being able to keep mother at home. A special thank you to Hospice nurse Shellie Morrison for her excellent care and compassion. The family would also like to thank her oncologist, Dr. James Wall, for his excellent care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 1420 East Seventh Street, Charlotte NC 28204. Hartsell Funeral Home, Concord, is serving the Decker family. Online condolences may be made at ww.hartsellfh.com.
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Vinnie Brown
April 11, 2011
To my most dearest friend Judi and the rest of the family (April 11, 2011)
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I have such fond memories of your mother, Judi, starting from the time that our long years of friendship began in junior high school. She was always very warm and kind to me and always made me feel welcome and special and like another daughter. She had a great sense of humor, and I can still see her smile. I can still remember the family gathering (birthday party, as I recall) that I came to at your aunt's house a number of years ago. I was glad that I was able to see her then. At that time, she and I recalled again how far back our friendship began and what good times we had. I am glad she is not enduring anymore pain, but I know that you all are feeling the loss. I hope that receiving thoughts from your close friends that are thinking of you at this time will help provide a comfort to all of you.
With my deepest hearfelt sympathy and my love to all,
Vinnie
April 10, 2011
Joe,Joyce,Judy and family,Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom.She was a dear friend of Jay's.Our thoughts are with you.Love Patty and Ron
April 9, 2011
Judy,my sympathies on the loss of your mother.
Marsha Barker
April 9, 2011
Judy, My condolences to you on the loss of your mother.
Marsha Barker
April 9, 2011
Judy,My condolences on the lost of your mother.
Marsha Barker
Jerry Gehr
April 9, 2011
All my thoughts go to Joyce,Judy,Joe and the whole FAMILY . I loved your Mom like my own.She was kind and very loving.
John Bertoni
April 9, 2011
To Judi and Family my condolences to you and Family .May your Mom rest in Peace.
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