Mary Stephanie Sparks

Stephanie Sparks, 50, of Orlando, FL passed away on April 13, 2024. She was born in Wheeling, WV to Robert and Janie Sparks.
Stephanie graced our world with her presence and leaves behind cherished memories of laughter, kindness, and warmth.
She was a graduate of Wheeling Park High School and Duke University, where she was an All-American golfer. Although plagued with health injuries, she enjoyed an accomplished amateur career. She enjoyed several years playing professionally on the LPGA development Future's Tour and played for one year on the LPGA tour. Stephanie went on to work for the Golf Channel and was most memorable as the host for the Golf with Style series as well as several Big Break reality seasons. This allowed her to remain involved in the sport that she loved.
The last several years of her life Stephanie spent her time being an advocate for hospice care. She supported Libby's Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation and the Barber Fund in Orlando.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Susan (Scott) Nolte and their children, Zach (Alexandria) Nolte, Annie Fox, Paige Nolte, Lauren Fox, Lucas Nolte, and Lauren Nolte; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that were family up and down the East coast.
A private family service will be held at Kepner Funeral Home in Elm Grove.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943. Arrangements by Kepner Funeral Home, 166 Kruger St. Wheeling, WV (304-242-2311).