Doris Irene Decker, 80, of California, Md., died Feb.7, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospice House in Callaway.

She was born Oct.16, 1932, in Dover, N.H., to the late Harold G. Brown and Irene A. Stimpson Brown.

She married her husband, Roland Bernard Decker, in 1962 in Fort Meyer, Va. Together, they spent 50 years. She was employed by Town and Country Realty until her retirement as a realtor. She was a member of the Republican Women’s Club of St. Mary’s County. Her hobbies included gardening and cooking. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and pets.

She is survived by her husband; daughter, Roberta M. Jones of Solomons; granddaughter, Heather Murray of California, Md.; great-grandchildren, Marley Mae Murray, Jack Murray, Maxwell Murray and Judson Herbots; and siblings, Barbara Waterhouse and Gordon Brown of Barrington, N.H.

All services will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA.

Arrangements are being provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home in Leonardtown.