Idella "Dell" Mae Deckard Loy

July 30, 1925 - November 25, 2020

Idella "Dell" Mae Deckard Loy, age 95 of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Idella was born in Mount Victory, Ohio and grew up in both Mount Victory and Ridgeway, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Tina and Lena Deckard. Also preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Loy. Idella graduated from Ridgeway High School. Following high school, she graduated from Grant Hospital School of Nursing. Idella retired after 43 years of dedicated service as a registered nurse at Grant Hospital. Following retirement in 1989 Idella began volunteering her time at Riverside Hospital. She will be greatly missed by her children, Cheryl, Marc (Julie), Don, and Gregg Loy; grandchildren, Bartholomew (Nicole) and FeiFei Loy; great grandchildren, Autumn, William, and Brielle Loy; siblings, Calvin (Mary) Deckard, Dwight Deckard, and Norma (Cliff) Shirk; and other extended family members and dear friends. Idella's family would like to thank the caregivers at Brookdale Pinnacle Senior Living and Brookdale Hospice for the wonderful care they gave. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mid-Ohio Food Bank, 3960 Brookham Dr., Grove City, Ohio 43123.