Helen Louise Sparks - 1926-2005
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Posted: 09/28/05 - 10:59:34 pm EDT
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Helen Louise Sparks, age 79, of Worthington, Ky., formerly of Ashland, Ky., died Sept. 28, 2005, in King's Daughters Medical Center.
Mrs. Sparks was born June 12, 1926, in Ashland, a daughter of the late John and Marie Reynolds Howard.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, John L. Sparks in 1998; a son, David R. Sparks in 1982; a brother, John Howard Jr.; and a sister, Ora Lee Dixon.
A homemaker, she was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Summit Homemakers.
Surviving are two loving grandsons, Joshua Sparks and his wife, Brandy of Louisville, Ky., and Matthew Sparks of Worthington; a great-granddaughter, Tessa Sparks; a daughter-in-law, Patricia Sparks Bonzo of Mississippi; a brother, Paul Howard and his wife, Rhrea of Ashland; a sister, Mable Penix of Ashland; a special niece, Melissa Jackson; nieces, Rebecca Howard and Joni Burton; nephews, Rick Howard and Ron Dixon; and a special friend, Earle Heffner of Ashland.
A graveside service will be held at noon Friday, Sept. 30, 2005, at Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum Chapel by the Rev. Bill Vallance. Entombment will be in Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum.
There is no visitation.
Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502
Online condolences may be sent to steenfuneralhomes.com.
