Obituary of Esther Lorene Sparling

Obituary for: Esther Lorene Sparling Esther Lorene Sparling, 79, of LaBelle went to be with The Lord on November 9, 2012 in Fort Myers. She was born on August 3, 1933 in Rome, Indiana. She met the love of her life, her husband Wayne, shortly after moving to Florida and have been married for 61 years. She dedicated her life to walking with The Lord and her caring and loving spirit was felt by those who knew her. She served as a Sunday school teacher for many years and throughout her life, she brought others together and closer to God. Mrs. Sparling is preceded in Heaven by her daughter Nancy and her sister Dee. She is survived by her husband Wayne, two sons, Steve (Donna) and Ron (Alice), her brother: Darwin (Mimi) and her four precious grandchildren: Kimberly, Ashley, Brian (Jamie) and Matt and many extended family members and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 12, 2012, 1:00 pm at Carlson Memorial United Methodist Church, LaBelle with Rev. John Bennett officiating. The graveside committal and interment will follow on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. at Lauderdale Memorial Park, Fort Lauderdale. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-6 p.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, LaBelle, FL. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.