Obituaries

December 6, 1949 to March 15, 2016

WINAMAC - Carol Jean Sparks, 66, of Winamac, passed away peacefully at 10:22 p.m., Tuesday, March 15, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.

She was born Dec. 6, 1949 in Long Beach, CA to Kenneth and Betty Pettit. On Feb. 1, 1994, she married David Henry Sparks. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Scott (Heather) Meyer, Long Beach, CA, Son
Sherry (Robert) Keith, Bedford, TX ,Daughter
Cara (Matt) Ansis, Agoura Hills, CA, Daughter
6 Grandchildren: Kennedy, Reynolds and Katrina Meyer; Cambria, Corynn and Caralie Keith
Betty Joyce Gosnell Pettit, Mother
Joyce (Ed) Loomis, Sister
Sharon (Jim) Aeders, Sister
Phil (Beth) Pettit, Brother
Gerald Pettit, Brother
Kenneth Pettit, Brother
Michael Pettit, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Kenneth Merle Pettit, Father

Mrs. Sparks graduated from John Glenn High School in Norwalk, CA in 1968.  She was an active member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Winamac. She was a devoted servant of the Lord, always willing to work with the children and counseling anyone in need.  She enjoyed being involved with the church choir, plays, and leading women's Bible study.  She especially enjoyed reading her Bible every day. She was an avid dog lover. She enjoyed crafting and making decorations with her Cricut. She handmade many special items for area festivals, fairs, and hospital parties. 

Mrs. Sparks was employed at Pulaski Memorial Hospital where she was most recently promoted to vice president of service excellence. She loved working at the hospital, especially helping others. Prior to working at PMH, she had served as director of the Chamber of Commerce. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She adored her children and grandchildren and looked forward to visiting them every year. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. 

Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, March 19, at Fellowship Baptist Church, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., at the church with Pastor Chad Ritchie officiating. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

At the family’s request, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Fellowship Baptist Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.