Ruth DeckerRuth Clara Decker, nee Fisher, 90, of Belleville, Ill., born on Aug. 6, 1926, in Murfreesboro, Tenn., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 in Belleville, Ill.Ruth was a jewel to all who knew and loved her. She was a woman of faith, having been a long time member of Winstanley Baptist Church in Fairview Heights. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and had a niche for being a great bingo player. Her most precious memories were spent with her loved ones. She was a loving mom, nanny, and great grandma.She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Merl Decker; her son, Dennis Decker; her parents, Charles and Clara Mae, nee Gurley, Fisher and five brothers and sisters.Surviving are her children; Sharon Decker, Charlotte (Ray) Graef, Kenny (Susie) Decker, Shannon (Jeff) Bowen; grandchildren, Shelley Gavin, Brandy (David) Wills, Billy (Andrea) Walker, Todd (Mary Beth) Graef, Dustin Graef, Ashley (Lloyd) Jarden, Amy Decker, Drake Delong, Brant Bowen, Brock Bowen, Brynn Bowen, and Stacey Buechler; great grandchildren Cole, Bailey, Devin, Makenna, Laney, Savanah, Logan, Laithen, Lou, Wesley, Vivian, and Lindsey, and sister Louise Bradley. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Additional condolences and expressions of memories can be made online at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.comVisitation: Friends may visit from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Ill.Funeral: Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery in Belleville, Ill.LAKE VIEW FUNERAL HOME, Fairview Heights, Ill.