Mary I. Sparks, 92, of St. Louis passed away on August 9, 2009. She will be sadly missed by all whose lives she touched . Survivors include Sister-in-laws, Reba Sparks and Catherine Sparks; Nephews, Richard Sparks(Nancy), David Sparks (Patricia), Ronnie Sparks (Cindy), Stephen Dye (Melinda) and Gregory Dye. Many great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by sister Willa Dye (Sedric); her brothers, Doris and Arvis and parents H. Dee and Goldie Sparks.