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Alice Sprinkle Obituary

Alice Jean Stamper Sprinkle

AGE: 77 • Bluefield, WV

Alice Jean Stamper Sprinkle, age 77, of Spurrier Road (Bluewell), Bluefield, WV passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Huntington, WV. Born on April 30, 1936 in Ashland, she was a daughter of the late Earl Ray and Mamie Poole Stamper. She was a 1954 graduate of McComas High School and was a graduate of McLains Business College. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was a member of the Montcalm United Methodist Church. She loved her heavenly father, her parents, sisters, and her sons and their families.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Sprinkle; a brother, Howard Stamper; a sister, Alma Satterwhite; and a granddaughter, Alison Jean Sprinkle. Survivors include 2 sons, James Michael of Newark, DE, Glen Richard Sprinkle of Bear, DE; 5 grandchildren, Kristin Richardson, Sarah and Morgan Sprinkle, Melandie Jeandell, and Michael Sniadecki; 2 great grandchildren; 3 sisters,Earlene Stamper of Bluefield, Eula Shrewsbury and Thomas of Bluefield, Barbara Moody and Bryant of Rock.

Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell with Pastor Melody Rickman officiating. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 at the funeral home. Graveside services will be conducted on Friday at 10:00AM at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home on Friday at 9:30 AM. Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, 3431 Coal Heritage Road (Bluewell), Bluefield, WV 24701 is serving the family.

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Published by The News Journal on Nov. 13, 2013.

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Kim Correll-Comeau

November 15, 2013

Jean took care of my first child, Angela Correll, when she was a baby. Jean was such a sweet lady. So sorry to hear of her passing. Mike and Glen, may you be comforted by the one who gives comfort. God bless

Kevin & Ann Trent

November 15, 2013

Mike and Glen, sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts are with you.

November 15, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family. May God strengthen and comfort you.
Psalm 94:18,19

Michael Moore

November 13, 2013

Mike and Glen so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a wonderful lady and a great friend to my mom. She will be missed by all who knew her. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Michael & Christine Moore

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