Obituary of Patricia Decker

Patricia Ann Sidle Decker, 89, of Martinsville, VA, and formerly of Alpine, NY, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 7, 2017. Patty served 45 years as Sunday School Superintendent, teacher, and choir director at the Alpine Methodist Church with a loving and willing heart. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Alpine, NY, and Peoples Baptist Church in Newfield, NY. She was most recently a member of Rich Acres Baptist Church in Martinsville, VA. Patty was secretary at Hanlon Elementary School in Odessa for 25 ½ years, where she related well with students and staff. She served as a volunteer for Schuyler Hospital Auxiliary for 19 years, and also volunteered for RSVP, and the Blood Bank. She was predeceased by her loving parents, Clinton and Beatrice (Aunt Bea) Sidle, daughter, Abby Lynne and brother, Joseph Sidle. Surviving are her loving family, husband, Delvan Decker, 65 years; son, Timothy (Janet); granddaughter, Jaclyn (Alan) Hughes of Martinsville, VA; grandson, Matthew (Brandy) Decker; great grandchildren, Tristan, Amelia, and Kelsey Decker all of Fieldale, Virginia; brother, David Sidle of Alpine, NY; and several nieces and nephews. All were loved and very special to her. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, May 11, 2017 from 11:00 am-12:00 pm at Vedder and Scott Funeral Home, 122 N. Genesee St., Montour Falls. Funeral services will begin at 12:00 pm followed by burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery.