Joann Sparrow Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joann Sparrow of Newark, Ohio, who passed away on August 14, 2025, at the age of 50, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joann Sparrow to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her father Edward "Joe" Fowler; her grandparents, Eleanor and Joe Messina; her aunt Rhoda Messina; and her uncles, Rozzi Messina, Bill Messina, Orlan "Bunch" Messina and Mike Messina.
She is survived by: her mother Cheryl Woltjen (Messina); her son Braxton Sparrow; her siblings, Verdeana Grover, Stacy Jo and Joe Fowler; her sister-in-law Lynn Sparrow; her nephew Bryson Allen-Grover; her niece Cherae Allen-Grover; her great-niece Amariana Allen-Grover; her nephew Aceton Allen-Wiley; her boyfriend Chuck Bruce; and her aunts and uncles, Darlene VanWinkle, Mary Provance, Carla Messina, Dave Messina, Earl Messina, Gary Messina (Ginny), Joe Messina and Edward Sparrow.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christian Apostolic Church, 22 N. 23rd St. Newark, OH 43055.
