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Doris Wilda Sparks

November 17, 1930 – August 9, 2025
Obituary of Doris Wilda Sparks
IN THE CARE OF

Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home

Doris Wilda Sparks, age 94, of Arnold, Missouri passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Born November 17, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri to George M. and Hazel F. Meyer (nee McCrory).

Wilda was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George Potts and Harry Sparks; daughter Vickie Herndon (nee Potts) and brothers Marvin Meyer and George Meyer.

Wilda is the loving mother to Steven (Mary) Potts and Sandra Burris; dearest grandmother to Tara Metzler, Jessica (Jesse) McDonald, Samantha Hall and Richard Hall; Cherished great grandmother to Ashley (Blaine) Mohart, Bree McDonald, Kevin Metzler and David Metzler; beloved great--great grandmother to Cooper Mohart, Quinn Mohart and Travis Mohart. A beloved aunt and friend that will be greatly missed.

Wilda loved to travel, visiting thrift stores and gardening. She never knew a stranger and loved to talk to people.

Visitation for Wilda will be held on Wednesday August 20, 2025 from 4-8 PM at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler. Funeral Services will be Thursday August 21, 2025 at 10 AM at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers Donational in Wilda's name may be made the The Alzheimer's Association 11433 Olde Cabin Rd, St. Louis, MO 63141 or online at https://www.alz.org/greatermissouri

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FAMILY

George M. and Hazel F. Meyer (nee McCrory)Parents (deceased)

George PottsBeloved 1st Husband (deceased)

Harry SparksBeloved 2nd Husband (deceased)

Vickie Herndon (nee Potts)Daughter (deceased)

Marvin Meyer and George MeyerBrothers (deceased)

Steven (Mary) PottsSon and Daughter-in-Law

Sandra BurrisDaughter

Tara Metzler, Jessica (Jesse) McDonald, Samantha Hall and Richard HallGrandchildren

Ashley (Blaine) Mohart, Bree McDonald, Kevin Metzler and David MetzlerGreat Grandchildren

Cooper Mohart, Quinn Mohart and Travis MohartGreat-Great Grandchildren

~ A beloved aunt and friend that will be greatly missed ~

DONATIONS

Alzheimer's Association of Greater Missouri11433 Olde Cabin Rd, St. Louis, MO 63141, St. Louis, Missouri 63141

Services

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