Ruth Caroline Sparks, Jr.'s Obituary
Ruth was born the daughter of Simon W. and Dessie Cliffton Madden. She was a housewife and a member of Salem Baptist Church. She married Earl R. Sparks, Jr. on August 18, 1991 and he survives.
Also surviving are her sons, Lloyd Bolyard of Salem, Il. and Jack Young, Jr. of Decatur; daughter, Shelley Lasater of Decatur. Brothers, Leon Baker, wife Mary of Mt. Zion, and Thomas Madden of Decatur. Sister, Mary Cox, husband Bill of Decatur. Stepdaughters, Debbie Cole, husband Dennis of Macon, Cheryl Elliot of Decatur, Cindy Coleman of Mt. Zion, and Tammy Williams of Indianapolis, IN.. Brothers-in-law, Charles Sparks of Decatur, Dave Sparks, of Indianaplois, IN., Tom Sparks of Decatur, Jim Sparks of Lovington, and Phil Sparks of Decatur. Sisters-in-law, Mary Trimby and Betty Sands both of Decatur, and Shirley Linale of Chicago. Twelve grandchildren, four great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Alta Mize and Naomi Small.
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