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Ethel Cleo Sellers Sparks

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Birth	:	30 Oct 1930 Riverview, Wise County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	20 Jul 2008 Great Mills, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.3084602, -76.6644516
Description	:	Daughter of Dallas Nathaniel Sellers & Bertie Moore; Wife of George Leo Sparks, m. 17 Jun 1946, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland. Ethel Cleo Sellers Sparks, 77 of Great Mills, MD died at her residence on Sunday, July 20, 2008. Cleo, who did not use her first name of Ethel, was born October 30, 1930 in Riverview, VA. She came to Maryland in the early 1940’s with her parents, the late Dallas and Bertie Sellers of Valley Lee along with her three sisters and one brother. Cleo met and fell in love with George Sparks. They were married at the Episcopal Church in Leonardtown on June... Read More	Daughter of Dallas Nathaniel Sellers & Bertie Moore; Wife of George Leo Sparks, m. 17 Jun 1946, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland. Ethel Cleo Sellers Sparks, 77 of Great Mills, MD died at her residence on Sunday, July 20, 2008. Cleo, who did not use her first name of Ethel, was born October 30, 1930 in Riverview, VA. She came to Maryland in the early 1940’s with her parents, the late Dallas and Bertie Sellers of Valley Lee along with her three sisters and one brother. Cleo met and fell in love with George Sparks. They were married at the Episcopal Church in Leonardtown on June 17, 1946. They endured many ups and downs but theirs was a lasting love of 62 years. During her life she worked at the Atwood Bus Station, Belvedere Motel, Patuxent River Naval Air Station and the Lord Calvert Motel and Restaurant. Cleo’s greatest joy in life was her family. Besides her own children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren she was mammaw and aunt to many, many more. Her door was always open to anyone that needed a helping hand or a good friend. There was always a hot cup of coffee and a meal. After your visit you were counted as a friend. She loved to crochet and was most proud of the many beautiful baby sets she made for her children and many others. After having a heart attack in May and a stroke, she was determined to make a blanket and cap for her newest great-grandson. With the help of her daughter she completed her task with time to spare. She welcomed the newest addition to her family in late June. Cleo was also an avid book reader and loved mystery. One of her greatest pleasures was to know a secret before others. She was always eager to learn all she could. Cleo and George loved to travel around the United States and visit with family and friends. Many hours were spent together working in the garden. She and George canned and preserved a lot of their own vegetables. She loved working in the yard and sharing her flowers with friends. Cleo was very proud of her children that have worked in the military. During her lifetime, two of her sons were in the Army and served in Vietnam and a grandson served in Iraq. Two other children were in the Air Force. When you went to visit she would talk of her love and support for her soldier boys as she would call them. Her children brought many friends home with them at a moments notice and her and dad always made them welcome. Cleo was preceded in death by her sons James Dallas (JD), Ernie Ray and Barry Ken Sparks, her sisters Marie Clark, Unive Dean and Cassie Underwood. Mom would want us to be sure and tell all her friends and family thanks for all the love and support. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the funeral home chapel with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 415 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-4101. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.

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Ethel Cleo Sellers Sparks's memorial is located at: Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA.
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Ethel Cleo Sellers Sparks death on 20 Jul 2008 in Great Mills, St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA
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Latitude: 38.3084602
Longitude: -76.6644516

Family Members:

Parent

Dallas Nathaniel Sellers

(1907 - 1986)

Bertie M. Moore Sellers

(1903 - 1975)

Spouse

George Sparks

(1923 - 2011)

Siblings

Mrs Hazel Unive Sellers Dean

(1926 - 1998)

Cassie Nell Sellers, Van Patten Underwood

(1933 - 1989)

Bobby Conn Sellers

(1941 - 2009)

Children

James Dallas Sparks

(1947 - 1989)

(unknow - unknow)

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1. Charles Memorial Gardens
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3084602, -76.6644516

2. Charles Memorial Gardens Pet Cemetery
Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3082390, -76.6662064

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4. Old Saint Aloysius Cemetery
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6. Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2916985, -76.6327972

7. Ellenborough Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2956505, -76.6238632

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Coordinate: 38.2859383, -76.6246719

9. Stauffer Mennonite Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3504040, -76.6874632

10. Saint Francis Xavier Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2630997, -76.6983032

11. Our Ladys Church at Medleys Neck Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2606010, -76.6213989

12. All Saints Episcopal Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2882996, -76.7416992

13. Old Saint Josephs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3746986, -76.6932983

14. Saint Josephs Parish Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3767014, -76.6971970

15. Galilee United Methodist Cemetery
Oakville, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3918991, -76.6650009

16. Saint Marys Queen of Peace Cemetery
Helen, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3746986, -76.7332993

17. Hollywood Church of the Nazarene Cemetery
Hollywood, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3462410, -76.5660629

18. Saint John Francis Regis Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3335991, -76.5594025

19. Deep Falls Cemetery
Chaptico, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3576600, -76.7573170

20. Summerseat Cemetery
Laurel Grove, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3979300, -76.6634000

21. Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church Cemetery
California, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2881012, -76.5519028

22. Joy Chapel Cemetery
Hollywood, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3381004, -76.5457993

23. Reeder Burial Ground
Laurel Grove, St. Mary's County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4065138, -76.6766289

24. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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