EMILY JANE (JANIE) SPARKS
Emily Jane (Janie) Sparks, 76, of Connersville, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. She was born on August 2, 1945, in Connersville, to her parents Leonard Tomlin, and Ruth (Allen) Tomlin.
She later graduated high school and married her husband and the father of her children, Donnie Ray Sparks, and they lived a life together until he passed away in 1987.
Janie went to a few churches throughout her life, some of those being Baptist Temple, and Assembly of God.
Janie loved going camping, she loved her animals especially her dog Annie, and her cat Kelly, she enjoyed playing sports with her children and grandchildren, and cooking. Most of all she cherished the time she was able to spend with her family.
Along with the love of her life Jay Hayes of more than 30 years, she leaves behind her children; Emma (Bill) Highlander, Deena (Mark) Burke, April Sparks, Danny (Denise) Sparks, a brother Bill Tomlin, sisters; Loreda (Petey) Ramsey, and Anne McMillan, grandchildren; Brittany, Donnie, Darrien, Carlee, Kira, Caleb, Hayley, Dane, Corey, Will, Blake, Devon, Brayden, Austin, and Candice, as well as 13 great grandchildren.
Janie was preceded in death by her father Leonard Tomlin, the father of her children Donnie Ray Sparks, her brother Leonard Tomlin, and her son, Donnie Sparks.
Visitation for Janie will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Urban Winkler Funeral Home from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021, at the funeral home starting at 11 a.m., with Bobby Ward officiating. 513 W 8th Street Connersville, IN 47331.
Burial will follow in Dale Cemetery.