It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Marlene D. Sparks of East New Market, Maryland, born in Cambridge, Maryland, who passed away on April 13, 2022, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marlene D. Sparks to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, William E. Dietrich and Pauline Jackson Dietrich; her spouse Francis Sparks; and her siblings, Frank Dietrich and Audrey Cannon.

She is survived by : her daughter Michelle Jackson (Billy); her grandchildren, Olivia Foskey (Chuck) and Andrew Jackson; her great grandchild Charlie Foskey; her stepsons, Garry Sparks, Barry Sparks (Ann) and Larry Sparks; and her brothers, Donald Dietrich (Peggy) and Allen Dietrich (Penny). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Coastal Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802.

Suggested donation : American Cancer Society

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thomas Funeral Home, P.A.