Patricia Kay "Patty" Sparks, age 57, of 1119 Washington, Quincy died Friday, April 18, 2008 in Blessing Hospital.
She was born February 9, 1951 in Hannibal, Missouri the daughter of Melvin Lewis and Alice Green Schuessler.
She worked at Sav-A-Lot, Big Lots and Ayerco Convenience Center as well as Blessing Hospital.
She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church. Patty loved knitting and needle work and flowers. She especially enjoyed being with her grandchildren and traveling to Dallas.
Survivors include 5 children, Melissa Edwards of Carrollton, IL, Angela K. Stice and husband Raymond of Quincy, IL, Trisha Sparks of Quincy, IL, Samantha Carrell and husband Martin of Dallas, TX, and Matthew L. Sparks of Quincy, IL; 7 grandchildren, David Voorhis of Quincy, Emileeann Edwards of Carrollton, IL, Vincent Wayne Edwards of Carrollton, IL, Adam M. Sparks of Quincy, Allison M. Sparks of Quincy, Kaylynn M. Sparks of Quincy, and Kalexanderia S. Sparks of Quincy; a grandchild and great grandchild on the way; a sister, Barbara Doss of Quincy, and 2 brothers, Gary C. Greenlief and wife Janet of Avon, IL, and Michael L. Schuessler of Dallas, TX, and long time friend Gene Crouch. She was preceded in death by her parents and a nephew Bradley Doss.
Services: 10:00 am Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at in St. James Lutheran Church with Rev. Marlin Rempfer officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Burial Park, Hannibal, MO.
Visitation: 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Monday, April 21 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
Memorials: made to the Family in her name would be appreciated.
Website: www.hansenspear.com
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.