Carolyn Dianna Sparks Obituary

The world bids farewell to Carolyn Dianna Sparks of Quincy, Illinois, departing on May 13, 2026 at the age of 77. Carolyn leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Cyrus Sparks and Vivian Sparks (Olson); her spouse LaVerne Lankford; her granddaughter Paige Nichole; her nephew Johnny Sparks; and her brother John Sparks.

She is survived by: her children, Kevin Brashears (Angela) of Zephyrhills, FL, Stephen Brashears (Teresa) of Quincy, Laura Greusel (Jeremy) of Quincy, Billy Lankford of Quincy and JoAnna Willis (Jim) of Novinger, MO; her grandchildren, Ashley Dawkins, Alexsis Krow (Justin), Stephen Brashears, Maranda Howser, William Lankford, Amber Epley (Dylan), Kaitlyn Brashears (Jacob), Destiny Lankford (Kody), Makayli Bullard, Hannah Willis, Autumn Willis, Shelly Sassen (Anthony), Nick Lohman and Josh Greusel; her siblings, Danny Sparks, Donald Sparks (Barb) and Sandra Leonard (Stewart); and her sister-in-law Emma Sparks. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to O'Donnell-Cookson to help the family with final expenses.