Sarah Joyce Decker

Sarah Joyce Decker, age 87, widow of Lyle Decker, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Russell County Hospital.

She is survived by: her son, Denzil McGinnis (Linda); two grandchildren, Amanda McGinnis and Amy Lesco; and two great grandchildren, Joe Lesco and Erin Lesco.  She is also survived by: two sisters, Anna Faye Gregory and Margie Slagle (David); along with a host of family and friends who mourn her passing. 

The family will receive friends on Friday, March 20, 2026,  between 11 am – 1 pm in the chapel of the funeral home.  Funeral services will be held Friday, March 20, 2026, at 1 pm at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Davis Chapel Cemetery. 

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.