Deborah Puckett Gay Sparks, age 73, of Irvine, Kentucky passed on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky.

Deborah was born in Irvine, Kentucky on August 4, 1951, to the late Otha (Bud) and Anna Mae Spivey Puckett.

In addition to her parents Deborah is also preceded in death by two sons, Sherman Gay III and Robert Wayne Gay and one brother; Billy Lee Puckett.

Deborah is survived by her loving husband Albert D. Sparks, one son; David (Andrea) Gay, two stepsons; Lonnie (Shelly) Sparks and James (Jennifer) Sparks. Four grandchildren; Jamie Katelyne Sparks, Tray Sparks, Alyssa Sparks and Bryson Sparks. one great grandchild; Carter Sparks. One brother; Larry (Joyce) Puckett, one sister, Patricia Lambert, many nieces and nephews and several more family and friends to mourn her passing. Deborah was loved by many and will be missed by her family and friends.

Deborah was a graduate of Estill County High School and retired from the medical field in 2010. She was an avid Fiesta collector and enjoyed taking trips to the Fiesta factory. She also enjoyed sewing and cooking, but her favorite thing was to spend time with her family and friends.

A memorial graveside service will be held on a later date at Sunset Memorial Gardens in West Irvine for family and friends. The service will be officiated by the workers of the Non-Denominational Christian Church. Deborah's friend LaDonna Whorley will speak,

In lieu of flowers, Deborah and her family suggest donations to Compassionate Care Center of Kentucky at 350 Issacs Lane Richmond, KY 40475.

Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Deborah Puckett Gay Sparks.