Virginia M. Decker, of Newtown, died on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at Pickering Manor Home in Newtown. She was 81.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late James D. and Anna Marie Biemer Decker.

“Ginny”, as she was known grew up in Fox Chase and was a graduate of Olney High School, where she excelled in Field Hockey, Softball and Basketball. She had a long and fulfilling career with the US Government, first, working in the Customs Office and then at the Arsenal in Philadelphia for over 47 years. For several years she lived in Leisuretown, New Jersey before moving to Holland in 1996 and then Newtown in 2007.

Ginny was an athlete who enjoyed bowling and spent her free time bowling with friends. She was a dedicated, active and longtime member and volunteer, who gave her time and talents to St. John’s United Methodist Church, Ivyland. She was willing to do whatever was needed and no task was too small or beneath her. The pride she took in the church and the support she shared with the members will long be remembered.

She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, J. Duane and Jacquelyn Decker of Holland, and her sister Bettye Smith of Gaithersburg, MD. She is also survived by her 4 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing, Monday, September 26, 2011 from 9:00 am until her Funeral Service 11:00 am at St. John United Methodist Church, 820 Almshouse Rd., Ivyland, PA 18974. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Feasterville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. John United Methodist Church, at the above address.