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Deborah Ann Williams Sparks

Birth	:	22 Sep 1843 Montgomery County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	7 Feb 1919
Burial	:	Memory Cemetery, Page County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7221400, -94.9229500
Description	:	Mrs. William R. Sparks died in Clarinda Friday evening, Feb. 7, 1919, at 11 o'clock. Mrs. Sparks had been an invalid for seven years, her illness dating back to that time when she suffered a broken hip. On Friday, Jan. 31, she was taken to the Kennelworth hospital in this city where she underwent an operation the following day. She rallied for a few days after the operation but complications arose which caused her death on the date mentioned. She was a very patient sufferer throughout all her illness. While early in womanhood she became a member of the Baptist... Read More	Mrs. William R. Sparks died in Clarinda Friday evening, Feb. 7, 1919, at 11 o'clock. Mrs. Sparks had been an invalid for seven years, her illness dating back to that time when she suffered a broken hip. On Friday, Jan. 31, she was taken to the Kennelworth hospital in this city where she underwent an operation the following day. She rallied for a few days after the operation but complications arose which caused her death on the date mentioned. She was a very patient sufferer throughout all her illness. While early in womanhood she became a member of the Baptist church and remained a member of this faith until her death. The funeral was held from her home on North Twelfth street Monday afternoon, Feb. 10, at 1:30 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Hatcher, pastor of the Baptist church of Bedford. A quartet from the Presbyterian church furnished the music. The singers were Miss Edith Amen, Mrs. R. D. Russell, George Curry and F. I. Copley. Interment was in Memory cemetery. The following facts regarding the late Mrs. Sparks have been given The Journal: Deborah Anna Williams was born Sept. 22, 1843, in Montgomery, county, Ind. She was married Sept. 14, 18-2 to William R. Sparks. In 1870 they moved to Missouri and lived there until 1887, when they moved to Taylor county, Iowa. Thirteen years ago the family moved to Clarinda, where Mr. Sparks died Dec. 4, 1907. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Sparks, nine of whom are living and were present at the funeral. They are as follows: J. C. Glenwood Springs, Colo., Mrs. Etta Allison, near New Market, Nathan, east of New Market; Elda, near Bedford; Mrs. Grace McKinley, Clarinda; D. B., Buffalo, Wyo., Ernest, Clarinda; Mrs. Nan Roberts, near New Market; Mrs. Emma Humphreys, Clarinda. Mrs. Humphreys and daughter, Joyce, made their home with Mrs. Sparks in this city. She was given devoted care by her daughter. Mrs. Sparks also leaves twenty-nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Mrs. J. C. Sparks accompanied her husband to Clarinda to attend the funeral. CLARINDA JOURNAL, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1919 Mrs. William R. Sparks died in Clarinda, Friday evening, Feb. 7th, 1919 at 11 o'clock. She has been an invalid for several years due to a broken hip which she sustained several years ago. On Friday, January 31, she was taken to the Kennelworth hospital, and seemed to be getting along nicely when complications set in which caused her death. Deborah Anna Williams was born September 22, 1843, in Montgomery Co., Indiana. When 8 years of age, she moved with her parents to Boone County, Ia. On September the 4th, she was married to Wm. R. Sparks. In 1870, they moved to Missouri and lived there until 1887, when they moved to Taylor Co. Thirteen years ago the family moved to Clarinda where Mr. Sparks died Dec. 4th, 1907. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Sparks, nine of whom are living and were present at the funeral. They are J. C, Glenwood Springs, Colo., Mrs. Etta Allison living near New Market, Nathan, east of New Market, Elds, near Bedford, Mrs. Grace McKinley, Clarinda, D. B. of Buffalo, Wyo., Ernest of Clarinda, Mrs. Nan Roberts near New Market, and Mrs. Emma Humphrey of Clarinda. Funeral services were held from the home on N. 12th, Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock conducted by Rev. Mr. Hatcher, pastor of the Baptist Church of Bedford. Interment was made in the Memory Cemetery near New Market. CLARINDA HERALD, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1919 Mrs. William R. Sparks died in Clarinda, Friday evening, Feb. 7th,.1919 at 11 o'clock. She has been an invalid for several years due to a broken hip which she sustained several years ago. On Friday, January 31, she was taken to the Kennelworth hospital and seemed to be getting along nicely when complications set in which caused her death. Deborah Anna Williams was born September 22, 1843, in Montgomery Co., Indiana. When 8 years of age, she moved with her parents to Boone County, la. On September the 4th, she was married to Wm. R. Sparks. In 1870, they moved to Missouri and lived there until 1887, when they moved to Taylor county. Thirteen years ago the family moved to Clarinda where Mr. Sparks died Dec. 4th, 1907. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Sparks, nine of whom are living and were present at the funeral. They are J. C, Glenwood Springs, Colo.; Mrs. Etta Allison living near New Market, Nathan, east of New Market, Elds, near Bedford, Mrs. Grace McKinley, Clarinda; D. B. of Buffalo, Wyo, Ernest of Clarinda, Mrs. Nan Roberts near New Market and Mrs. Emma Humphrey of Clarinda. PAGE COUNTY DEMOCRAT, Clarinda, Iowa, Feb 13, 1919

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Family Members:

Parent

Samuel Williams

(1818 - 1860)

Nancy Mikels Williams Sparks

(1824 - 1918)

Spouse

William Reuben Sparks

(1839 - 1907)

Siblings

Solomon C. Williams

(1845 - 1910)

Susannah Williams Buck

(1847 - 1908)

Mary E. Williams Weyer

(1849 - 1929)

Thomas Williams

(1852 - 1931)

Sarah E. Williams Miller

(1857 - 1911)

Children

Jonathan Chappel Sparks

(1863 - 1947)

Florence Amoretta “Etta” Sparks Allison

(1865 - 1943)

William Elza Sparks

(1872 - 1953)

Grace Sparks McKinley

(1874 - 1963)

Nancy Alice Sparks Roberts

(1880 - 1964)

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Coordinate: 40.7221400, -94.9229500

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Coordinate: 40.7547130, -95.0424799

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13. Lee Grove Cemetery
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14. Shearer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6039009, -94.9381027

15. Graceland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6596985, -94.7878036

16. North Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8422012, -94.9396973

17. Butler Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6377983, -95.0430984

18. Davison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5999900, -94.9641400

19. Rose Hill Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8215000, -95.0340000

20. Drake Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7569530, -95.0990200

21. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8570862, -94.9671860

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23. Washington Cemetery
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24. Helm Cemetery
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