Theola E. Sparks, 93, of Wauseon, Ohio, formerly of Vandalia, IL, passed away Thursday, January 07, 2016, at Wauseon, OH.
Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at McInturff Cemetery, Rural Vandalia, with Rev. Joe Lawson officiating. Private Family Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL. Memorials: Crown Point Church, Rural Vandalia, IL. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, IL is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www. millerfh.net.
She was born January 10, 1922, in Carlinville, IL, the daughter of Virgil Edgar & Edith Lovetta (Cope) Meece. Married Kenneth Floyd Sparks on November 19, 1948, Piggott, AR, he passed away April 11, 2009. She was a former secretary; homemaker; Sunday School Teacher and was Affiliated with Crown Point Church, Rural Vandalia, IL.
She is survived by: Son – Steve Sparks & Amy, Vandalia, IL; Daughter – Deborah Roberts & Joe, Whitehouse, OH; Grandchildren – Chris Mason, Springfield, IL and Amy Calhoun & Dustin, Vandalia, IL; Great Grandchildren – Noah, Will, Erin, Allie & Fern.
Preceded in death by: Parents; Husband; and Infant Brother – Earl Virgil Meece.