Merle Sparks Seagraves left this life, eager to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 surrounded by her family at home.
Born August 8, 1936, to Lindsey Sparks and Rosa Crum Sparks in Delbarton, WV, she was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, and, possibly one of her favorite titles, “MaMaw”. She was a special friend to many.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lindsey & Rosa Crum Sparks, and husband, Julius Seagraves.
Surviving with so many loving memories are her sisters Elizabeth (Jennings) Maynard of Paintsville, KY, and Ozella Varney of Barboursville, WV, children, Betty (Sonny) Gillenwater of Foster, WV, Tom (Lou) Chafin of Alum Creek, WV, Rose (Mark) Hasen of Alkol, WV, and Robert (Deirdre) Seagraves of Savannah, GA.
She is also survived by her grandchildren, Neil (Summer) Hasen of Alkol, WV, Krystle (Eddie) Gillespie of Alkol, WV, Jessica (Justin) Roach of South Charleston, Lindsay (Grant) White of Elkview, WV, and Courtney Seagraves of Savannah, GA, great-grandchildren, Julianna Hasen, Kaylee Lilly, and Lenora Roach, many special nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews and a host of cherished friends and neighbors.
Merle graduated from Burch Hill School and retired from Boone County Community Organization. Her favorite hobby was basket weaving, and she played a mean game of Rook and Boggle. She was a Christian who showed God’s love to all who were blessed to know her.
Graveside service to honor her life will be held at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, 2:30pm Saturday, May 23, 2020, with Pastor Randell Kinder officiating. There will be a walk through visitation held at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, from 1:00 – 2:00pm.
Until we meet again, we will miss her instructions to “hurry back” to visit.
Sorry for your loss. We thought the World of Merle. She was a sweet lady and one of my favorite cousins. May she rest in peace.
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. Merle always had a special place in my heart as Tom and I was growing up.
Ms. Merle was a wonderful human being. Comfort and peace, family.
My Aunt Merle was loved by us all. She will be greatly missed. Prayers for you all.
So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed talking with Merle. She was so kind when I moved to Alum Creek. Prayers for strength, courage, comfort n peace to the family.
Sorry for your lose. We will be praying for you and your family
Luv and prayers
Aunt Merle was always one of the kindest people I’ve known and she showed her concern and love for everyone she met. This world will be a lessor place with her not here.
When I was a little girl, my brother Jack (Merle’s brother-in-law) would take me up to Elk Creek with him. Merle was always nice to me and after I grew up, she became my friend on Facebook. She was always smiling, and I treasured her friendship.
Johnny and I loved Merle. We we’re blessed to know her. My prayers are with you and the family.