Phoebe Sparks
January 6, 1931 — October 28, 2017
Phoebe Sparks, 86, of Frederick, MD., passed onto her Heavenly home Saturday October 28, 2017 due to a massive brain bleed. She died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family. Born January 6, 1931 to "Dolly" (Catherine A. Megahan) Brubaker and Joseph F. Brubaker in Altoona, PA. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Rev. Hayden L. Sparks of Upperco, MD.
Surviving children: Susan R. and (Dan) Garvin, Winston-Salem, N.C., Sharon A. and (Brad) Trent, Frederick, MD., Lori A. Robinette, Bloxom, VA. and daughter-in-law Susan L. (Knight) Sparks, Rocky Ridge, MD and 14 Grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.. Phoebe was preceded in death by her oldest child, Randy (Hayden R.) Sparks on February 17, 2016.
Phoebe graduated Altoona H.S. Altoona, PA. in 1949. She graduated from the Philadelphia Bible Institute (Cairn University) Phila., PA. 1952 where she met her husband Hayden Sparks. Phoebe was mostly known as a devoted wife and mother, however, she served alongside her husband in ministry for 40 years in the United Methodist Church throughout Montgomery, Frederick and Washington counties in the capacity of choir director, teacher, and hostess. As a talented floral designer, Phoebe and her daughter Sharon founded Four Seasons Florist, Smithsburg, MD that is still in operation today under new ownership.
Phoebe loved her family and everyone that came across her path. Her children always believed she was an angel in disguise and called her "Queenie". She loved sharing the love and Gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone and she was always ready with a smile, kind word or Scripture verse to those who knew her. Phoebe taught Good News Clubs for children as a representative for Child Evangelism Fellowship and led numerous souls to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Words cannot express how incredibly missed she will be by all who were touched by her love.
The family will receive friends on Friday, November 3, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 4 at 11:00 AM at Fredericktowne Baptist Church, 8645 Biggs Ford Rd, Walkersville, MD 21793. Interment will be on Monday, November 6 at 2:00 PM in Blair Memorial Park, 3234 E Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16601.
Flowers or donations to Child Evangelism Fellowship are appreciated. Child Evangelism Fellowship of MD, Inc., P.O. Box 2715, Hagerstown, MD 21741.