Brenda Elaine Decker, 54, of Valley Lee, MD died December 26, 2006 in Valley Lee, MD. Born July 3, 1952 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late William Francis and Mary Gertrude Russell. She was the loving wife of John Robert Decker, whom she married on February 24, 1973 in Lexington Park United Methodist Church. She was the devoted mother of Melissa Bean of Valley Lee, MD. She is also survived by her siblings Frances Ann Tameris of Ft. Washington, MD Robert "Bobby" Russell of Hollywood, MD and Joseph "Jay" Jennings Russell of Valley Lee, MD; 12 Nephews, 6 Nieces and 1 Goddaughter. She was preceded in death by her sisters Jean Delores Russell and Donna Marie Langley.

Mrs. Decker was a lifelong St. Mary's County resident and graduate of Great Mills High School, Class of 1971. She belonged to the St. Mary's County Friendly Fund.

The family will receive friends in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, December 30, 2006 from 10 – 11 AM with a funeral service being held at 11:00 AM with Richard Voorhaar officiating. Inurnment will take place on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at 10:00 AM in St. George's Catholic Cemetery in Valley Lee, MD. Pallbearers will be Edward Voorhaar, Richard Tameris, Timothy Tameris and Ronald Tameris. Honorary Pallbearers will be Matthew Voorhaar, Michael Russell, Charles Langley IV, Benjamin Voorhaar and Billy Joe Russell.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650, St. Mary's County Friendly Fund and/or The Komen Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.