Coreta B. Sparks

Mrs. Coreta B. Sparks, 84, of Robinson, IL was a beacon of unwavering faith and boundless love, who completed her earthly journey on January 30, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She embarked on life's adventure in Robinson, Illinois, on March 3, 1941, the cherished daughter of the late Luther L. Murphy and Thelma Lorene Murphy. Coreta's presence was a gift to all who knew her, and her departure leaves a legacy of warmth and devotion that will forever illuminate the hearts of her family and friends.

A graduate of Robinson High School, Class of 1959, Coreta dedicated her life to the sacred calling of motherhood. She artfully balanced the demands of being a homemaker with the joyous task of raising her three sons, who with their wives survive her, Randy (Nancy) Sparks, Lake of the Ozarks, MO, Bryan Sparks, Avon, IN, and Tyler (Laura) Sparks, Wylie, TX. Coreta's hands were rarely still, as she lovingly crafted a home filled with laughter, learning, and the grace of Christian values.

Coreta and her late husband, Darrell Dean Sparks, whom she married on September 4th, 1959, was one of a tender companionship and shared dreams. Together, they navigated life's triumphs and trials, leaving a lasting imprint of partnership and mutual respect for their descendants.

Coreta had many grandchildren, Kyle (Grace) Sparks, Macy (Drew) Fisher, Brendan Sparks, Matthew (Kylie) Casey, Leah (Stephen) Harris, Elijah (Cheyanne) Casey, and Gabriel (Jessica) Casey. Her great-grandchildren Sophia & Charolette Sparks, Annie & Collins Grantham, Cailyn Abrams, Brinley, Hadley and Easton Casey.

Coreta's surviving siblings, Cheryl (Rick) Stephens and her in-laws, Leroy (Diana) Sparks, and Charolette (Charles) Miller, shared in the joys and sorrows of life's journey with her. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Coreta into Heaven are her brother Winfred (Kathryn) Murphy, Donna (Kenneth) Williams, and Harold (Linda) Sparks, and a precious granddaughter Breana Sparks. Together they weave a tapestry of family bonds that Coreta treasured deeply.

As a woman of profound faith, Coreta lived the words of Scripture, embodying the love of Christ in her daily actions. She was a testament to the power of selfless love, always placing the needs of others before her own.

As we bid farewell to Coreta B. Sparks, we celebrate a life beautifully lived and a journey faithfully completed. Her legacy is etched not in stone but in the lives, she touched, the love she shared, and the faith she exemplified. Her departure from this world is not an end but a transition to eternal peace, where she will continue to watch over us with the same tenderness and compassion that defined her earthly existence. May her soul, through the mercy of God, rest in everlasting peace.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Coreta B. Sparks will be conducted Wednesday February 4th, 2026, at 1:00 pm at Pulliam Funeral Home in Robinson, IL with Pastor Tom Buchanan officiating. Visitation will immediately precede the funeral at 12:00pm. Interment will follow funeral services in the Oak Grove Cemetery, rural Palestine, IL.

Mrs. Sparks' family suggests memorial contributions (in lieu of flowers) be made to the Highland Church of Christ, 500 W. Highland Ave., Robinson, IL 62454.