With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Autumn Lindsey Early (Olathe, Kansas), born in Kirksville, Missouri, who passed away on April 9, 2024 at the age of 42. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her grandparents, Jerome, Marilyn VanGels, Lawrence and Deenfern Sparks. She is survived by : her parents, Mike Sparks (Karen) and Julie Smith (Jeff) of Kirksville, MO; her husband Andy Early; her siblings, Amity Marcial (Billy) of Whitefish, MT and Asa Sparks (Kelsey) of Hallsville, MO; and her sisters-in-law, Amanda Bobzien (Todd), Allison Farwell (Andrew), Sara Sedlak (Ryan), Lissy Early (Available), Kaitlin Taylor (Zane), Caroline Brawner (Jared) and Molly Groening (Brad).

A rosary was held on Sunday, April 14th 2024 at 6:45 PM at the St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church (14251 Nall Ave, Leawood, KS 66223). Visitation was held on Sunday, April 14th 2024 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service was held on Monday, April 15th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Operation Breakthrough of Kansas City, or to a college fund established for her children in care of Cornerstone Bank, 9120 W. 135th Street, Overland Park, KS 66221.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home & Crematory