Rita Gail Decker (1947-2016)

Rita Gail Decker, 68, of West Burlington, Iowa, died at 6:03 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2016, at the Burlington Care Center.

Born April 24, 1947, in Colgate, Okla., she was the daughter of J.W. McMillen and Violet Verita Beaty. She married James Clifford Musgove in 1954; they were married 17 years and later divorced. Following her divorce, she was married to Kenny Garrison until his death.

She enjoyed spending her time outdoors in her yard and tending to her garden; she also enjoyed bird watching, particularly hummingbirds. She enjoyed garage sales, was an excellent artist and had a great sense of humor.

She loved the holidays, especially Christmas; but most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her daughters, Tina Musgrove of West Burlington, Lorraine Kirk of Burlington, and Pamela Jane Martinez, Jr. of Burlington; sister-in-law, JoAnn Couch of Ellsworth, Kan.; two brothers, Cody Dale (Kathy) Couch of Wilson, Kan. and David Wayne (Jerilyn) Couch of Russell, Kan.; and seven nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenny; and one brother, Donald Dean Couch.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory.

There will be a Celebration of Life Service May 21 in Burlington. Burial will be in Kanopolis, Kan. at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home & Crematory is in care of the arrangements.

Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Rita’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.