Barbara Ann Sparks, 60 of Coltons Point, MD died January 28, 2012 at her residence. Born September 30, 1951 in Leonardtown, MD she was the daughter of the late George Bernard Quade and Helen Louise (Knott) Quade.

She attended Great Mills High School. Barbara married James Dalles Sparks on October 5, 1968 in Holy Face Church, Great Mills, MD. Barbara worked for Burkes Trailer Sales from 1976 until 1989 and the William W. Winpisinger International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers from 1988-2006. She retired after 18 years as a housekeeper.

Barbara enjoyed working outside, working in the yard with her flowers and hunting with Tyler. Tyler was her pride and joy. She loved going to church, working with her friends and working puzzle books. She was very much loved by all who knew her.

She is survived by her children, Kimberley Bernice Bowles (Roy) of Coltons Point, MD, and Michael Edward Sparks (Tammy) of Hollywood, MD, three grandchildren, Tyler Bowles, James Sparks and Jacob Sparks and her dogs Misty and Lou Lou. Barbara is also survived by her siblings, James A. Knott of Leonardtown, MD, George B. Quade of Piney Point, MD, John R. Quade of Granbury, TX, Wm. Leonard Quade (Shiela) of Callaway, MD, Louise Haverkamp (Howard) of Great Mills, MD, Rosalie Roderick of Granbury, TX, Shirley Stone (Joe) of Great Mills, MD, Joseph "Carroll" Quade of Callaway, MD, R. "Gene" Quade of Valley Lee, MD, Richard "Ernie" Quade (Jody) of Tulsa, OK, and Molly Wimberly (Bobby) of St. Inigoes, MD.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James D. Sparks.

Family will receive friends for Barbara's Life Celebration on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1041 Route 3 N, Bldg. A, Gambrills, MD 21054.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.