Lois E. Spark

By Orleans Hub Posted 29 June 2020 at 8:19 am

Lois E. Spark, 87, entered into rest on Fri., June 26, 2020 at Buffalo General Hospital.

Born on Aug. 22, 1932 in Medina, Lois was a daughter of the late Lavern and Frances (Reeves) Field. She was a graduate of Medina High School. Lois married Percy Spark in 1951. A true farm wife, she was a homemaker for many years and raised a family of five children. After raising her family, she went to work as a CNA and nurses’ assistant for several years. Mrs. Spark was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Medina. She enjoyed sewing and reading, and she was an excellent cook. She also enjoyed painting and playing cards.

Mrs. Spark was predeceased by her husband, Percy, in 1988; her son, Thomas Spark; and her sister, Patricia (late Earl) Wagner.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory four children, Mary (Richard) Williams, Robin (Robert) Cheek, Susan (John) Karnes and James (Angela) Spark; daughter in-law, Jacqueline Spark; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Fri., July 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Medina, where her funeral service will immediately follow at 1 p.m. The Rev. Michael Stephenson will officiate, and interment will be in Royalton Mountain Ridge Cemetery alongside her husband.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 203 W. Center St., Medina NY 14103; or to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport NY 14094.

Arrangements are in the care of Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. Share memories and condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com.