Annie Louise Sparks' Obituary
Annie Louise Sparks, 84, of Culpeper died Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Culpeper Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born July 22, 1931 in Tazewell, VA to the late Frank and Grace Mabe Anderson.
Mrs. Sparks was a member of Culpeper Chapter 1639 Women of the Moose for many years, helping with Sunday breakfasts and bingo. She helped with many fundraisers but the one most dear to her heart was spearheading a fundraiser for her birthplace when they were hit with a devastating flood several years ago. She spent many hours at the Lodge home for people to drop off cleaning supplies and donations and had them delivered to the area. She also enjoyed playing bingo there and couldn't wait for Tuesday nights. She also enjoyed spending time with family, either in person or on the phone. Many hours were passed playing Yatzee with her mother in her later years.
She is survived by four children, Eddie Sparks of Englewood, Fl, Patricia Payne and her husband Ricky of Culpeper, Allen Sparks and his wife Missie of Arcadia, Fl and Linda Bolger of Orange, VA, seven siblings, Emily (Sis) Bentley, Sam Anderson, Shirley Jenkins, Nell Chadwell, Libby (Dick) Welch, Margaret (Al) Campbell and Ross (April) Anderson. Grandchildren Billy Rodriguez, Annie Rodriguez, Dawn Phelps, Crystal, Bradley, Mike, Billy, and Chris Sparks, Chris and Andy Payne, Kendra Villanueva, and Kelly Bolger along with several great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Sparks; one son, Roger Sparks; three siblings, Frank, Bud and Ellen Anderson; and one granddaughter, Casey Bolger. Annie Louise Sparks
The family will be celebrating her life at the Culpeper Moose Lodge on Sunday, February 28, 2016, receiving friends from 1-2pm, fellowship and refreshments from 2-3pm and a memorial service at 3pm with Pastor Jeff Light officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Autism or Dandy-Walker research organizations, Mooseheart or Moosehaven.
Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper is serving the family.
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