of West Memphis, AR

February 2, 1934 - February 19, 2025

Betty Irene Sparks, 91, of West Memphis passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Springs of Broadway. She was born on February 2, 1934 to James and Velmar Kirtley.
Betty worked as a Sunday School teacher at Immanuel Baptist, where she also attended church for many years. She enjoyed reading, embroidering, sewing and serving her church.
She was preceded in death her parents; husband, Clifton W. Sparks; daughters, Patricia Ann Tangusso, Linda Darlene, Stephanie Jaquette Wilson; sisters, Lorene Hurst, Patsy Smith, Garnett Ellison, Edith Luongo, Betty Jo Goodnight and brothers, Roscoe Kirtley, James Kirtley Jr. and Bobby Kirtley.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Mary Maynard (Dave), Barbara Ann Major (Lee), Tabitha Modderman (Steve), Romona Daniel (Tony); 24 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and brother, Billy Kirtley.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
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