Sue D. Sparks, age 96, of Irvine, Kentucky, departed this life on Friday, April 8, 2022, at the Baptist Health Center in Richmond, Kentucky. Born on September 3, 1925, in Irvine, Kentucky, Miss Sparks was the daughter of the late Brack and Eva Albright Durham. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Kenneth Sparks, three brothers, Colonel Owen R. Durham, James A. Durham, and William J. Durham and Two sisters, Jessamine Weldon LeMaster and Kathleen Franklin. Sue was a lifelong member of the Ravenna Christian Church. She ran the church foodbank for many years and was the main cook for many years. Sue was, by her own admission, the "biggest yellow dog Democrat in Estill County". She was the caretaker of Oakdale Cemetery for many years as well as a Kentucky Colonel. Sue was a lifetime member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. She served as a poll worker and was, for many years, a member of the Estill County Democratic Committee. Sue was an avid U.K. Basketball fan. Above all else she was a loving and devoted Mother, Grandmother, and great grandmother. Survivors include, two daughters, Mary (Mimi) Tucker and husband William C. of Irvine and Kathleen Finney and husband Robert L. of Dayton, Ohio. Six grandchildren, William Cole (Budd) Tucker and Tammy, Kenneth Lynn Tucker and Mickey, Elizabeth Kathleen "Katie" Ferrell and Robbie, Kimberly Kaye Finney, Robert Finney Jr., and Brack Edward Finney. Ten great grandchildren, Whitney Young, Boone Tucker, Emily Ferrell, Dean Tucker, Cole Ferrell, Dakota Finney, Brackston Finney, Taylor Finney, Mateo Modinger, and Emery Finney. Along with a very special friend, Leah Wiseman and many other nieces, nephews and relatives to miss her and mourn her passing. Funeral services for Sue D. Sparks will be conducted on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the Ravenna Christian Church at 1 P.M. with Rev. Tony White and Rev. Jim Baughman officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 A.M. until the time of services at 1 P.M. at the church. Her grandchildren, Bud, Kenny, Katie, Kim, Rob, and Brack, along with Ola Estes Jr. will serve as pallbearers. Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Sue D. Sparks.