Gloria Jean Sparks Obituary

The world bids farewell to Gloria Jean Sparks (Danville, Virginia), departing on August 30, 2025 at the age of 84. Gloria 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, Ray Atwood and Maggie Thompson Atwood. She is survived by: her husband Don; her children, Kathy Thompson (David) of Ringgold, VA, Donna DiGiacomo of Eden, NC, Roger Sparks (Denise) of Brookneal, VA and Debbie St. John (David) of Lynchburg, VA; and her siblings, Peggy Bartley (Irvin) of Kentucky, Carol Jones of Tazewell, VA, Elizabeth Harold of Tazewell, VA, Ray Atwood, Jr. of Tazewell, VA, Russell Atwood of Texas and Blanchard Atwood of Michigan. She is also survived by ten grandchildren; twenty-eight great grandchildren and one great grandchild.

The family respectfully asks, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ringgold Fire & Rescue, PO Box 10, Ringgold, VA 24586 or to God's Storehouse, PO Box 48, Danville, VA 24543.