Audrie M. Sparks
May 12, 2009
Sparks, Audrie M., 37, bank card officer and merchant service manager for Intrust Bank, lost her battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. Visitation with the family will be 5:00 ~ 7:00 P.M., Thursday, May 14, Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Memorial service 10:00 A.M., Friday, May 15, Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Audrie was a devoted and loving mom who had the ability to make those around her laugh even in the midst of trials. She gave selflessly and was a fierce protector of those she loved. For these reasons and for so many more, Audrie will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by grandparents, Daniel W. and Juliene Farrell and Thomas Lyday. Survivors: children, Emily M. and Joel O. Sparks, of the home; mother, Donna Haberman of Minneapolis, MN; father and step-mother, Timothy and Tracy Farrell of Wichita; sisters, Amie (Lance) Emerson of Overland Park, KS and Megan Greaves of Denver, CO; brothers, Thomas Greaves of Evanston, IL and Benjamin Farrell of Lawrence, KS; grandparents, Ben and Blanche Haberman of Wichita and Joan Lyday of Indianapolis, IN; nephew, Timothy Emerson; niece, Shelbie Emerson. In lieu of flowers, memorial has been established with Victory in the Valley, 3755 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS, 67218.
Visitation with the family will be 5:00 ~ 7:00 P.M., Thursday, May 14, Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
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My cousin, my heroine, my friendrest well, as you have fought an incredible battle. I pray God grants us peace in accepting our physical loss of you. You brought such joy and inspiration to others. You gave this world your greatest gifts in Emily and Joel and loved them with the fierceness only those who knew you can understand. Rest assured of a job well done. Love always, ~MariAnn
Dear Emily, Joel and family: I was so sad to hear of your mother’s passing. I worked for her at the bank from the time she started until mid-2006. I enjoyed working for her the short time I knew her. I always enjoyed hearing her laugh and getting a chance to ask her for advice. She was a wonderful person and will certainly be missed. You and your family are in my prayers always. God Bless you all.
Our prayers have always been there for Audrie and your family Tim – we don’t always know why God would put our families thru things like this – but he will give you the comfort and guidance that you need to get thru this. Please accept our condolences and we will continue to keep you in our thoughts & prayers.
Tim & Amie, I wish I could be there for her service but it will not be possible for me to make the trip back. I wish I was closer so I could attend. I plan on being back in town the first weekend in August for my daughters wedding. I would like to be able to contact you and find out where her grave is so I could stop by and pay my respects then. If this is something you could help me out with I would appreciate it. You just don’t know how much she meant to me thru our lives even when we were not together we were, there was just some special bond we had and it has lasted our whole lives. You had one great daughter sister and mother and I was blessed to be in her life. Condolences, Brent
Dear Tim, Donna, and Amie, I am sorry to hear of your loss. It was a complete shock. It seems like I just saw Audrie, she was so healthy and vibrant. Audrie was a very strong, intelligent, and loving person with a warm caring heart. She will be missed. Emily and Joel, I only briefly met you. You were very lucky to have such a wonderful mom. You and your families will be in my families’ prayers during this difficult time. Jason Wagle
Tim and Family, I offer my deepest sorrow and sympathy. My continued prayers to our God for your comfort and peace. Audrey Michaels Goodrich Aerostructures
We are deeply sorry for your loss. We wish you peace in this time of sadness and wanted to know we are thinking of all of you. Love, Mat, Jennifer, Arlington, Finley, Cainan Pletcher (Sally Pletcher’s son and family)
Tim, A was truly touched by your loss and want to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. If you can think of anything I can do to help – please don’t hesitate to call.
To the family.. My deepest sympathy goes out to you all. I have known the family for a very long time and know that Audrie was a dear, giving and a big time fighter who will be missed by many. I am so sorry for your loss. You will all be in our prayers. Kelly and Dale Cox
Tim Farrell and Family, I am deeply sorry about your loss. Audrie and your family will be in our prayers.