Myrtle M. Sparks, 93, of Punta Gorda, FL passed away January 14, 2018 at the Tidewell Hospice in Port Charlotte. She was born September 1, 1924 in Pickaway County, Ohio to Lula and Arthur Young.
She was a homemaker and worked the assembly line for General Motors in Columbus, OH before moving to FL with her husband Walter Sparks. They enjoyed fishing, making seashell creations and spending time with their grandchildren. Her greatest love was volunteering for Meals on Wheels.
She is survived by two children, Barbara Siemer of Punta Gorda, FL and Donald Blythe of Columbus, OH; three brothers, Kenneth, Raymond and John Young; eight grandchildren, Michelle, Michael, Angela, Jennifer, Janet, David, Rodney and Rhonda; seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 41 years Walter and son Roger Blythe. Donations may be made to Meals on Wheels.
A Graveside Service will be at 12:30 pm, Friday January 19, 2018 at the Royal Palm Memorial Gardens, 27200 Jones Loop Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 with the Rev James Stultz officiating. [more]