Lois Sparks, 88, of Rockford, died on April 27, 2010. Born July 21, 1921 in Worthington, MO, the daughter of Rollie and Verda (Wilson) Ledford. United in marriage to the late Orville Sparks in Kahoka, MO, on October, 1939. Lois was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family. Survived by son, James (Linda) Sparks; daughter, Jean (Vic) Galluzzo; four granddaughters, Teresa (Bruce) Barch, Paula (Andy) Awe, Mari Jean (Jeff) Lassek and Vickie (Kenneth) Craig; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents; husband, Orville Sparks; three brothers, Murl, Orval and Berk Ledford. Special thanks to Provena Cor Mariae Center and Heartland Hospice. Funeral Services at 2 pm on Saturday, May 1, 2010 in Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation 1hour prior to the service. Memorials to the family. Tributes to the family at www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com
