Kay Sparks

July 30, 2024 at 2:01 p.m.


Kay Sparks, age 81, of West Harrison died Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family.  

Born January 23, 1943 in Cedar Grove, she was the daughter of the late Frances and Allene (Wilson) Wooley.  On June 24, 1961 she was united in marriage to Roy Sparks, and he preceded her in death on September 23, 2011.  

Kay was retired, having been a homemaker, and had also worked at the cafeteria of Mt. Carmel School.

She had been a member of Macedonia Christian Church, and currently attended First Baptist Church of Brookville.  She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter #449 of Brookville.  In her leisure time she enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren; sewing and quilting. 

Survivors include two children, Beth (Darian) Lake and Tony (Pam) Sparks all of West Harrison; three grandchildren, Madison Lake, Maci Lake and Cole Lake; a sister, Glenna Jones of West Harrison; and a brother, Ivan Wooley of Rushville.

Family and friends may visited Monday, July 29, 2024 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Rick Melugin officiated the graveside service on Monday, July 29, 2024, 12:15 P.M. at Maple Grove Cemetery in Brooville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Fragile X program.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Sparks family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

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Kay Sparks, age 81, of West Harrison died Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family.  

Born January 23, 1943 in Cedar Grove, she was the daughter of the late Frances and Allene (Wilson) Wooley.  On June 24, 1961 she was united in marriage to Roy Sparks, and he preceded her in death on September 23, 2011.  

Kay was retired, having been a homemaker, and had also worked at the cafeteria of Mt. Carmel School.

She had been a member of Macedonia Christian Church, and currently attended First Baptist Church of Brookville.  She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter #449 of Brookville.  In her leisure time she enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren; sewing and quilting. 

Survivors include two children, Beth (Darian) Lake and Tony (Pam) Sparks all of West Harrison; three grandchildren, Madison Lake, Maci Lake and Cole Lake; a sister, Glenna Jones of West Harrison; and a brother, Ivan Wooley of Rushville.

Family and friends may visited Monday, July 29, 2024 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Rick Melugin officiated the graveside service on Monday, July 29, 2024, 12:15 P.M. at Maple Grove Cemetery in Brooville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Fragile X program.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Sparks family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

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