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Baue Funeral Home - Cave SpringsLoretta Ayers Obituary
Loretta Mae Ayers (nee Sparks), of Saint Charles, MO, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of 48 years to Philip T. Ayers; cherished daughter of the late Henry Sparks and the late Elsie Stratton; dear sister of, Maureen Thone, Donald Sparks, Terry Sparks, Mary Sparks and the late Iva; sister-in-law of Dennis, David, Linda, Neal and Philip Taylor; beloved aunt of numerous nieces and nephews.
Loretta was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
3950 W Clay Street, Saint Charles, MO 63301
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