Carolyn Lowe Sparks, 82, passed from this life on July 23, 2018 at Mills Health and Rehab after an extended illness.
A fifth generation descendent of the founding family of Lowes, KY, she was born in 1936 to the late John W. and Mary Huie Lowe of Lowes. She had fond memories and great affection for the town and its’ families.
A proud alumna of Mayfield High School, Class of ’54, and Murray State University (’58), she remained deeply committed to her alma maters all her life. While at MSU, she was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority and was voted Miss Murray State by the student body. She tirelessly served the Mayfield High School Reunion Committee and the Mayfield-Graves County Retired Teachers Association and supported all things Mayfield Independent Schools and Murray State until prohibited by poor health.
A faithful member of Seven Oaks Church of Christ, Carolyn was a beloved elementary teacher for twenty-seven years, first in Mattoon, IL, then at Mayfield City Schools. She was most happy when serving others behind the scenes, whether in her church, community or family. Possessing a quiet strength and strong work ethic, she was a virtuous woman with a servant’s heart who taught many a lesson without saying a word.
Carolyn is survived by her husband of sixty years, Don W. Sparks, a son, Bradley Lowe (Teri) Sparks and a daughter, Donna Carol (Marty) Moses, all of Mayfield, and a sister, Marian Lowe (Glen “Sonny”) Sears, of Lowes, KY.
Also surviving are three beloved granddaughters: Shelby Carol Moses (Jordan) Curtsinger, of Mayfield, Logan Anne Sparks, of Lexington, KY, and Madeline Grace Moses, of Louisville, KY, and a great-granddaughter, Anna Grace Curtsinger, of Mayfield, as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.
Funeral services are planned for 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield, KY with Josh Ketchum officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lon Carter Barton Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Murray State University Foundation, 200 Heritage Hall, Murray, KY 42071.
A fifth generation descendent of the founding family of Lowes, KY, she was born in 1936 to the late John W. and Mary Huie Lowe of Lowes. She had fond memories and great affection for the town and its’ families.
A proud alumna of Mayfield High School, Class of ’54, and Murray State University (’58), she remained deeply committed to her alma maters all her life. While at MSU, she was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority and was voted Miss Murray State by the student body. She tirelessly served the Mayfield High School Reunion Committee and the Mayfield-Graves County Retired Teachers Association and supported all things Mayfield Independent Schools and Murray State until prohibited by poor health.
A faithful member of Seven Oaks Church of Christ, Carolyn was a beloved elementary teacher for twenty-seven years, first in Mattoon, IL, then at Mayfield City Schools. She was most happy when serving others behind the scenes, whether in her church, community or family. Possessing a quiet strength and strong work ethic, she was a virtuous woman with a servant’s heart who taught many a lesson without saying a word.
Carolyn is survived by her husband of sixty years, Don W. Sparks, a son, Bradley Lowe (Teri) Sparks and a daughter, Donna Carol (Marty) Moses, all of Mayfield, and a sister, Marian Lowe (Glen “Sonny”) Sears, of Lowes, KY.
Also surviving are three beloved granddaughters: Shelby Carol Moses (Jordan) Curtsinger, of Mayfield, Logan Anne Sparks, of Lexington, KY, and Madeline Grace Moses, of Louisville, KY, and a great-granddaughter, Anna Grace Curtsinger, of Mayfield, as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.
Funeral services are planned for 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield, KY with Josh Ketchum officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lon Carter Barton Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Murray State University Foundation, 200 Heritage Hall, Murray, KY 42071.
Carolyn Lowe Sparks, 82, passed from this life on July 23, 2018 at Mills Health and Rehab after an extended illness.
A fifth generation descendent of the founding family of Lowes, KY, she was born in 1936 to the late John W. and Mary Huie Lowe of Lowes. She had fond memories and great affection for the town and its’ families.
A proud alumna of Mayfield High School, Class of ’54, and Murray State University (’58), she remained deeply committed to her alma maters all her life. While at MSU, she was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority and was voted Miss Murray State by the student body. She tirelessly served the Mayfield High School Reunion Committee and the Mayfield-Graves County Retired Teachers Association and supported all things Mayfield Independent Schools and Murray State until prohibited by poor health.
A faithful member of Seven Oaks Church of Christ, Carolyn was a beloved elementary teacher for twenty-seven years, first in Mattoon, IL, then at Mayfield City Schools. She was most happy when serving others behind the scenes, whether in her church, community or family. Possessing a quiet strength and strong work ethic, she was a virtuous woman with a servant’s heart who taught many a lesson without saying a word.
Carolyn is survived by her husband of sixty years, Don W. Sparks, a son, Bradley Lowe (Teri) Sparks and a daughter, Donna Carol (Marty) Moses, all of Mayfield, and a sister, Marian Lowe (Glen “Sonny”) Sears, of Lowes, KY.
Also surviving are three beloved granddaughters: Shelby Carol Moses (Jordan) Curtsinger, of Mayfield, Logan Anne Sparks, of Lexington, KY, and Madeline Grace Moses, of Louisville, KY, and a great-granddaughter, Anna Grace Curtsinger, of Mayfield, as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.
Funeral services are planned for 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield, KY with Josh Ketchum officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lon Carter Barton Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Murray State University Foundation, 200 Heritage Hall, Murray, KY 42071.
A fifth generation descendent of the founding family of Lowes, KY, she was born in 1936 to the late John W. and Mary Huie Lowe of Lowes. She had fond memories and great affection for the town and its’ families.
A proud alumna of Mayfield High School, Class of ’54, and Murray State University (’58), she remained deeply committed to her alma maters all her life. While at MSU, she was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority and was voted Miss Murray State by the student body. She tirelessly served the Mayfield High School Reunion Committee and the Mayfield-Graves County Retired Teachers Association and supported all things Mayfield Independent Schools and Murray State until prohibited by poor health.
A faithful member of Seven Oaks Church of Christ, Carolyn was a beloved elementary teacher for twenty-seven years, first in Mattoon, IL, then at Mayfield City Schools. She was most happy when serving others behind the scenes, whether in her church, community or family. Possessing a quiet strength and strong work ethic, she was a virtuous woman with a servant’s heart who taught many a lesson without saying a word.
Carolyn is survived by her husband of sixty years, Don W. Sparks, a son, Bradley Lowe (Teri) Sparks and a daughter, Donna Carol (Marty) Moses, all of Mayfield, and a sister, Marian Lowe (Glen “Sonny”) Sears, of Lowes, KY.
Also surviving are three beloved granddaughters: Shelby Carol Moses (Jordan) Curtsinger, of Mayfield, Logan Anne Sparks, of Lexington, KY, and Madeline Grace Moses, of Louisville, KY, and a great-granddaughter, Anna Grace Curtsinger, of Mayfield, as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.
Funeral services are planned for 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield, KY with Josh Ketchum officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lon Carter Barton Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Murray State University Foundation, 200 Heritage Hall, Murray, KY 42071.
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