Quick Contact: Excelsior Springs 816-630-3388 Lawson 816-580-7704 Richmond 816-776-2255 Email Us! Sign Guest Book Linda L. Sparks Linda Lou Sparks, 65, of Independence, Mo., passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence. Born May 4, 1943 in Ottumwa, Iowa, she was the daughter of Earl Hershel and Marietta Ione (Gaffield) Simmers. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Leslie Annette Ray. Surviving are two sons, Harold Eugene Ray, Springfield, Mo., and Rob Jo Cremeen, Independence, Mo.; one daughter, Kimberly M. Langwasser, Haughton, La.; three brothers, Gerald W. Simmers, Brisbane, Australia, Tiff McCoy, Alabama, and Steve McCoy, Mississippi; two sisters, Margaret Ann Hesher, Ozark, Mo., and Debbie Nickel, Alabama; five grandchildren, Lauren, Lacey, Hunter, Shea and Shelby; and several nieces and nephews. Linda had been employed as a hairdresser most of her life. She enjoyed crocheting and china painting. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 15, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the Canaan Hill Church of the Nazarene near Lawson, Mo. Burial will be in the Elmira Cemetery at Elmira, Mo. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Polley Funeral Home in Lawson. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I met your Mom at Leslie's roast, she was a very nice person. I worked with Leslie inPlatte City. Again you are in our thoughts and prayers. -- Pam Goodliff I am so sorry for your loss. Linda was a cousin of mine, whom I haven't seen in a very long time. She's been in my email address for several years, and I've enjoyed emailing her. She was so proud of her family. We know how much she loved the Lord. She's now home. I hope that helps you through the hours, days, and months ahead. Again, please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. God will help you through this very difficult time. Praying for you all, and keeping you and Linda in our thoughts and prayers. -- Carol Jean Jewell (Jacks), Uncle Wayne and Aunt Marilyn's daughter My sincere condolences to Linda's family and friends. It has been years since I have had much contact regretably, but what I have always known is the deep bonds of this family. I'm sure that the positive impact that she had with everyone that she touched will be missed. Take care of each other and hold tight to your memories. She is with the Lord and has been welcomed by not only her parents, but by mine as well. Uncle Wayne and Aunt Marilyn had a special place in their hearts for Linda. The Will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you. -- Her cousin, Debbie Sue Andresen (Wayne & Marilyn's oldest daughter) Return to Top Services | Monuments | About Us | Directions | Contact Us | Shared Links | Home