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Obituary for Eugena Sparks

Obituary for Eugena Sparks
  • PublishedFebruary 16, 2024


 

Eugena “Gena” Faye (Sykes) Sparks, age 55, of Sulphur Springs, TX was born in Brookhaven, MS on August 15, 1968 to Howard Eugene Sykes and Willie Faye Townsend. Gena passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Plano, TX.

She is survived by son, Joseph Passmore, Jr.; daughters, Sabrina Sparks and Brianna Sparks; sisters, Tonye Usher, Tonya Hofland and husband Jason, Alice Schmalz and husband Jerry; brothers, Bobby Haley, Billy Haley and wife Carol; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Gena is preceded in death by her parents, Howard Eugene Sykes and Willie Faye Townsend.

Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

 

The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com

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Chloe Kopal was born and raised in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She attended Sulphur Springs High School for 4 years and graduated in 2021. She was also a line member for the Blue Blazes Drill Team for 3 years. Chloe is the Digital Content Creator for Front Porch News. Her love for our community shows through her work. She is very passionate about photography and has been ever since the first time she picked up a camera many years ago.