Martha Sparks

Martha Lee Sparks, age 91, of Roswell passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017. A memorial service will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the First Presbyterian Church 400 West 3rd street in Roswell. Pastor Larry Sydow will be officiating.

Martha was born on July 10, 1925 to Joe and Helen Taylor Bowers in Wichita Falls, Texas. She worked in real estate for several years and enjoyed many past times; playing bridge with her group of friends, traveling when she could, ceramics, but her most loved was spending time with her family. Martha was involved with The Red Hat Society, Newcomers (serving as vice president and as president), Senior Circle, as well as volunteering at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center for 5 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and her son Harold Ray Killgo.

She is survived by Daughter-in-law Gwin Killgo; 4 Grandchildren: Starla Nunez and her husband Henry of Roswell, NM, Michael Killgo and his wife Kathryn of Pampa, TX, Tobi Savell and Fiance Steve Owens of Hobbs, NM, Heidi Killgo of Coeur d'alene, ID; 11 Great-Grandchildren: Trevor, Taryn, Mitchell, Collin, Shalyn, Kenzie, Jarron, Jordan, Alexa, Tahny, Gabriel; 4 Great-Great-Grandchildren: Liam, Lathyn, Jaxx, and Paxtyn.

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