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Mary Sparkman Obituary
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace Stuart and Laura Gardner Kirksey; husband, Robert Harold Sparkman Sr.; brother, Wallace Stuart Kirksey Jr.; and sister, Edwina Kirksey Persons.
Survivors include her daughters, Edwina Sparkman Styes (Butch) of Birmingham, Ala. and Sara Sparkman Williams (Buddy) of Carrollton, Ga.; sons, Robert Sparkman Jr. (Debbi) of Hartselle, Ala. and Kirk Sparkman (Linda) of Cypress, Texas; 11 grandchildren, Bart Styes (Shannon), Anna Labosier (Chris), Sara Kathryn Terry (James), Emily Claire Sparkman, Rachel Allison (Joshua), Lindsey Watkins (Miles), Lee Williams (Fiancé Callie), Paul Sparkman, Emily Kate Foster (Evan), Daniel Sparkman, Mary Grace Sparkman; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Marguerite Poole of Eutaw, Ala. and Bobbie Aicklen of Granbury, Texas; and a number of beloved nieces, nephews, and friends.
Mrs. Sparkman worked for the Pickens County Board of Education for more than 38 years. Mary Emily enjoyed living in her childhood home, which she adorned with flowers for her community to enjoy. She especially cherished her family, and greatly influenced them with her beautiful example of motherly love. She had a loving, caring spirit, which she shared with all who knew her. She also treasured her friends and her church. She was a loyal member of the Estelle Chappell Sunday School Class, and the United Methodist Women. She glorified God with her many acts of service to others, and remains a good and faithful servant.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Bart Styes, Lee Williams, Paul Sparkman, Daniel Sparkman, Chris Labosier, Joshua Allison, Evan Foster, James Terry, and Miles Watkins.
Memorials may be made to Aliceville First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 409, Aliceville, AL 35442.
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Joannie Hubbard Crocker
September 5, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a beautiful women inside and out. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Betty Ann Langley
September 5, 2013
Edwina, Robert "Sparky", Kirk and Sara: Mary Emily was one of the sweetest most beautiful people I have ever known. Her sweet, sweet spirit just radiated through her smile. Heaven is rejoicing that she came home. We will keep you and your familes in our prayers. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Betty Ann Langley
September 3, 2013
So sorry for you loss! Your mother was one of the sweetest ladies in my childhood! I have such good memories of your Mom and "Dear"! Keeping you all in my prayers!
Love,
Becky (Cameron) Elmore
Gary Spencer
September 3, 2013
Butch & Edwina, Deb & I will be in prayer for your family in the days ahead.
Sincerely, Gary & Deb Spencer
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Celia Ledbetter
September 2, 2013
Sara and Family, your mother was such a wonderful lady. I'm happy I had the chance to know her and so thankful that I was able to talk to her at Emily's wedding in June. You have been in my constant thoughts and prayers.
Ron and Ellen Hodgen
September 2, 2013
We only knew Mrs. Sparkman through her visits to our church. It was clear that she loved and was so very proud of her Hartselle family. But in a very real sense we did know her through her fine son and his family. Their character speaks volumes about her spirit and mentoring influence. It is easy to understand what a fine lady she was. Her influence and guidance will imprint many generations, there can be no greater legacy.
Kay Jones Drew
September 2, 2013
It hurts my heart to know Mary Emily has passed away. I have such wonderful memories of being at Dear's house with Mimi when George Anne lived there. The swing on the front porch was the best. Love and prayers go to Rita, Mary Wallace, Patsy, Margerite,George Anne and all of Mimi's chidren and grands.
Debbie Tate
September 2, 2013
Sara, Edwina, Robert, Kirk, and all your families, I am so very sorry for the loss of one of the dearest people I have ever been privileged to call "friend." I wish I could be there, but please know that you are all in my heart, my thoughts, and my prayers. Love to all.
Perry Fulton
September 1, 2013
One of the dearest and lovely persons I have ever known. The world is better for her having been a part of our lives,
Donna Watson Holcomb
September 1, 2013
I went to school with Mrs. Sparkman's children, and I am so sorry they have lost their dear mother.
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