1922
Opal
2008
Opal Sparks
October 14, 1922 — December 12, 2008
Opal Sparks (1922-2008)
Opal Martin Sparks, 86, of Ashland, Ky., died Dec. 12, 2008, at her residence.
Mrs. Sparks was born Oct. 14, 1922, in Ashland, a daughter of the late Marshall and Rosa Lee Hicks Martin.
In addition, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ersel Sparks in 2002; a brother, Laurence Vernon Martin; and two sisters, Laura Wheeler and Thelma Ison.
She worked for Clayton Lambert and was a devoted homemaker. She was a member of Ashland Heights Wesleyan Church.
Surviving are a son, Larry Sparks and his wife, Jennifer, of Ashland; two daughters, Darlene Sparks and Kathy Charlene Bowling, both of Ashland; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, at Steen Funeral Home-13th Street Chapel in Ashland by the Rev. Jonathan Haynes. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at the funeral home.
Friends may make contributions to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101.
Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.
Opal Martin Sparks, 86, of Ashland, Ky., died Dec. 12, 2008, at her residence.
Mrs. Sparks was born Oct. 14, 1922, in Ashland, a daughter of the late Marshall and Rosa Lee Hicks Martin.
In addition, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ersel Sparks in 2002; a brother, Laurence Vernon Martin; and two sisters, Laura Wheeler and Thelma Ison.
She worked for Clayton Lambert and was a devoted homemaker. She was a member of Ashland Heights Wesleyan Church.
Surviving are a son, Larry Sparks and his wife, Jennifer, of Ashland; two daughters, Darlene Sparks and Kathy Charlene Bowling, both of Ashland; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, at Steen Funeral Home-13th Street Chapel in Ashland by the Rev. Jonathan Haynes. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park Mausoleum.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at the funeral home.
Friends may make contributions to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101.
Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.
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