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Shirley Sparks Obituary
February 19, 1930 - November 19, 2022
Palm Springs North, Florida - Shirley Sparks 2/19/30 - 11/19/22, age 92 artist, secretary, and butterfly gardener, born in St. Louis, MO, moved to Miami, FL in 1964.
Shirley was predeceased by her beloved husband Warren of 61 years. She will be greatly missed by her five children Michael (Esther), Sherry (Ray), Jennifer (Snelgrove), Gretchen (David), Robert (Anna), 8 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Sat., Dec. 17th @ 1:00 pm @ McArthur Chapel followed by a Celebration of Life reception @ Miami Shores Country Club. Shirley was an active member of P.E.O. and Miami Shores Presbyterian Church for more than 45 years.
Shirley touched many lives and will be missed by all.
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Memories and Condolences
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Christine Morales
December 20, 2022
Christine Morales
December 20, 2022
Christine Morales
December 20, 2022
Grandma, you led by example. You made us all feel like we were your everything. Our days won´t be the same without you but you deserved to be by grandpas side once again; dancing away. We love you forever and always!!
Gretchen Marfisi
December 16, 2022
Gretchen Marfisi
December 16, 2022
Gretchen Marfisi
December 16, 2022
Gretchen Marfisi
December 16, 2022
In loving memory of our mother, Shirley Sparks
2/19/1930-11/19/2022.
Our 92-year-old beloved matriarch was an artist who mastered oil, acrylic, silk painting & stained glass. Mom also enjoyed creating her beautiful butterfly garden. Mom & Dad gave our family of seven an idyllic life on the lake, church on Sundays & the freedom to pursue our interests. Our family grew to 33 & Mom made each one of us feel special. Forever grateful; God bless our beloved mother.
Love, your daughter, Sherry
December 14, 2022
Forever grateful for the love you gave all of us and for enriching our lives with your support, laughter, and appreciation of art and its meaning. Rest in peace - Love, Sherry, Ray, Garrett, Janelle, Dave, Janelle, Jack, Emily & Luke.
Gretchen Marfisi
December 14, 2022
Gretchen Marfisi
December 14, 2022
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