Annabel Louise Sparks, 99, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon.
Born July 12, 1922, in Hillview, IL, she was the daughter of William Earl and Kitty Alma (Little) Lane.
Annabel co-owned “Sparks TV and Music” in Wood River with her husband until retiring in 1984. She had been a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Alton enjoying her time with the handbell choir.
On January 8, 1941, in Hartford, she married Grover ‘Earl’ Sparks. He died on December 2, 2010.
Surviving are a daughter, Bonita “Bonnie” (Frank) Whipps of Belleville, two grandchildren, Courtney (Charles) McFarlin, and Chris (Christy) Whipps; and six great-grandchildren, Braden Whipps, Tanner Whipps, Jaron Whipps, Makenzie McFarlin, Lainey McFarlin, Avery McFarlin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Everett Lyle Sparks; three brothers, Edward, Russell, and Robert Lane; and sister, Betty Borko.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 3 p.m., Saturday, May 14 at Marks Mortuary in Wood River. Pastor Andre’ Dobson will officiate.
Burial will be in Woodland Hill Cemetery.
