On Saturday, August 18, 2012, a longtime resident of Falls Church, VA. Beloved wife of the late Roy Samuel Sparks; loving mother of Caroline A. Sparks, John F. (Maryanne) and Lawrence M. (Barbara) Sparks; dear grandmother of Corinne, Eric, Gordon, Andrew and Michael Sparks. Friends may call at the MURPHY FALLS CHURCH FUNERAL HOME, 1102 W. Broad St. (Rt.7) on Tuesday, August 21 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. James Catholic Church, 103 N. Spring St., Falls Church, VA on Wednesday, August 22 at 10 a.m. Interment Fairfax Memorial Park.