Oklahoman Archives
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
November 23, 2011
Mary M. Sparks, 83, formerly of Jones, OK, passed away November 23,
2011. Mary was born to George and Eliza Biggs on March 29, 1928, in
Fayetteville, N.C. She married Billy Sparks January 10, 1948 who
preceded her in death. She is a member of Jones Church of Christ. Mary
loved most spending time with her family. Mary also liked to knit,
crochet, read, and she enjoyed cooking.
She is survived by three sons: Billy Sparks and wife Karen, Jimmy Sparks
and Tommy Sparks; two daughters: Barbara Alexander and husband Randy and
Debbie Williams and husband Frank; nine grandchildren and twelve
great-grandchildren; also one brother George Biggs. Her husband Billy,
her parents, one brother Rufus Biggs and great-grandson Seth Hunter all
preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 28, 2011 at 11:00 am at
Bill Eisenhour Northeast Chapel with burial to follow at
Jones Cemetery
in Jones, OK. Condolences may be offered at
www.eisenhourfuneralhome.com
source:
In
loving memory of Billy Gene
Sparks of Jones, Ok. He was
born October 18, 1927 to Lena and James
Sparks in Holdenville, Oklahoma and passed away November 16,
2006. Billy served in the
Merchant Marines and in the Army with the 82nd Airborne as a
paratrooper.
He married Mary Myers Biggs on
January 10, 1948. He worked for Meadow Gold Dairy for over 30 years and
upon retiring worked with the Mid-Del School System for 10 years.
He was preceded in death by his
parents and is survived by his beloved wife Mary and one brother, Emet
Sparks , five children,
Barbara Alexander and husband Randy, son,
Billy and wife Karen, daughter
Debbie Dozier, sons Jimmy and Tommy
Sparks , nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Billy was very dedicated to
serving our Lord. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Services 2:00pm Saturday, November
18, 2006 at Bill Eisenhour NE Funeral Home. Interment at Jones IOOF
following.
... Complied and transcribed by Zoey Fryhover, 2010.