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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Barbara Muiriel Sparks

June 25, 1947- October 3, 2022

Barbara Muiriel Sparks, 75, of Owings passed away October 3, 2022. She was born June 25, 1947, in Washington, D.C. to George and A. Muiriel (Power) Bell. Barbara was raised in Prince George’s County and graduated from Central High School in 1965. She married David B. Sparks on September 18, 1965, and they made their home in P.G. County, before moving to Owings in 1976. She was employed at Mt. Harmony Elementary School as a library assistant from 1988 until she retired in 2011. Barbara enjoyed traveling to visit family and friends, she enjoyed family history and took a genealogy trip with her sister to Georgia. She was an avid reader and loved crossword puzzles and playing Scrabble. She enjoyed having family gatherings and was an excellent cook. She was very involved with her children and grandchildren and the things they were doing.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, David, her parents, and a brother Donald Bell. She is survived by sons Michael Joseph Sparks (Carol) of Brandywine, Donald Alan Sparks (Jennifer) of Kents Store, VA, and Steven Eric Sparks (Carrie) of Owings. Also surviving are grandchildren Cody Sparks (Lindsay) of Lynchburg, VA, Tyler Sparks of Kents Store, VA and Travis Sparks of Brandywine, sisters Brenda Purdy (Scott) of Black Mountain, NC, and Beverly Nuzzi of La Plata, nieces, nephews, and a close friend Sandy Conlon of Florida.

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Visitation

Saturday, October 8, 2022
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

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  • Memorial Service

Saturday, October 8, 2022
4:00 PM

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

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Interment

Contributions

Calvert County Library Foundation

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    Dawn Bush
    4 Oct 2022
    4:45pm

    I am so saddened to hear of my Aunt Barbara passing so suddenly. I have fond memories of my childhood holidays spent at her house with all my cousins. I’m also glad her and my Mom reconnected in recent years. Much love to my cousins Mike, Donald and Steve.
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    Linda and Family
    4 Oct 2022
    8:28pm

    Many happy memories with this family, close and childhood friends. We raised our children together and shared a lot of our lives together. Love to all the kids and grands. She will be missed lots by many! Linda Taliaferro Palmer

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    Brooks Frances
    5 Oct 2022
    9:35am

    Carol
    So sorry to hear about your mother in law. Praying for you and your family, especially your husband, I know what it is to lose your Mom.

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    Kelsey King
    7 Oct 2022
    6:39am

    We are so sorry for your loss. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time. May the Lord give you comfort and joy in the memories you share.
    Love,
    Lavern, Kelsey and Rozlynn King

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    Dawn Bush
    4 Oct 2022
    4:45pm

    I am so saddened to hear of my Aunt Barbara passing so suddenly. I have fond memories of my childhood holidays spent at her house with all my cousins. I’m also glad her and my Mom reconnected in recent years. Much love to my cousins Mike, Donald and Steve.
    Dawn

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    Waterbury
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    CT
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    Linda and Family
    4 Oct 2022
    8:28pm

    Many happy memories with this family, close and childhood friends. We raised our children together and shared a lot of our lives together. Love to all the kids and grands. She will be missed lots by many! Linda Taliaferro Palmer

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    Pawleys Island
    State
    SC
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    Brooks Frances
    5 Oct 2022
    9:35am

    Carol
    So sorry to hear about your mother in law. Praying for you and your family, especially your husband, I know what it is to lose your Mom.

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    Cheltenham
    State
    MD
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    Kelsey King
    7 Oct 2022
    6:39am

    We are so sorry for your loss. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time. May the Lord give you comfort and joy in the memories you share.
    Love,
    Lavern, Kelsey and Rozlynn King

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    Honey Brook
    State
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