Ilene S Sparks

September 22, 1921 - September 20, 2020

Ilene S. Sparks passed away quietly on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at her residence at Marshall Manor Nursing Home. She was born September 22, 1921 passing away just two days before her 99th birthday. Her great love was genealogy. She was the official historian for the Stewart family. Over the years she constructed many, many family photographic and historical albums comprised of family photos and keepsakes. She was a member of the United Universalist Church, Humanism the National Organization of women, The Magna Charta Dames, NARFE (She was a federal worker for 42 years), the Guntersville Historical Society and to many Advocacy groups to name. She is survived by three sons, Stewart Page (Johnny), Wallace Oliver (Joe) and Julian Ferrell, Jt. (Pete). Her sister Georgina Smith, 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandkids and 2 great great grandkids. She is preceded in death by her parents, G.W.H. Stewart, Jr. and Bessie Tharpe Stewart, brothers, Charles, Fred, Sam and William Stickles and her daughter Rhodora Leigh Sparks. A graveside memorial will be held at the Warrenton Cemetery at a later to be announced. In memory of Ilene Sparks, memorials can be sent to the Warrenton Cemetery ASSO., Inc. 1116 O’Brig Ave, Guntersville, AL 35976