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Hampstead, Maryland

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Sep. 23, 2025

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Judith Sparks Obituary

Judith Murray Sparks, 81, of Pasadena, MD, formerly of Hampstead, MD, passed away September 18, 2025. Born July 12, 1944, in Danville, VA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edna (Parker) Murray. Beloved wife for over 60 years of Howard Samuel Wilbraham Sparks.

Surviving in addition to her husband are her two daughters, Leslie A. DeBellas and Ashley S. Pung; granddaughter, Brenna DeBellas; and three grandsons, Mason Pung, Casey Pung, and Nicholas DeBellas.

Visitations will be held Tuesday September 23, 2025, from 2:00-4:00 pm & 6:00-8:00 pm at Eline Funeral Home, 934 South Main Street, Hampstead, MD. A third visitation will take place on Wednesday September 24, 2025, 10:00-11:00 am at Pasadena United Methodist Church, 61 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122, with a funeral service starting at 11:00 am at the church. Interment will follow in Hampstead Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Pasadena United Methodist Church, 61 Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122. Online condolences can be made at www.ElineFuneralHome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Baltimore Sun on Sep. 21, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Judith Sparks

Sep

23

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Eline Funeral Home

934 South Main Street, Hampstead, MD 21074

Sep

23

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Eline Funeral Home

934 South Main Street, Hampstead, MD 21074

Sep

24

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Pasadena United Methodist Church

61 N. Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122

Sep

24

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Pasadena United Methodist Church

61 N. Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122

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Eline Funeral Home - Hampstead

934 S Main St, Hampstead, MD 21074

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Gary McHugh

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Rest in peace n god bless you Mrs Sparks your family always made me a part of your lives. You will be missed dearly

Shelly Speicher Allocco

Yesterday

Bayside Beach will say goodbye to a wonderful neighbor.
Until we meet again Judy, I will hold fond memories of you in my heart.

Janet

September 20, 2025

Such a great friend and will be truly missed.

Deenie Walkling McKeithan

September 20, 2025

I am so sorry. I pray you find peace and comfort in precious memories.

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