Virginia “Sally” Carol Sparger

Virginia Carol “Sally” Sparger, 74, of Lafayette, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Franciscan Health East.

She was born March 12, 1950, in Lee County, VA, to the late Chadwell and Hattie (Clonce) Rhymer.

Sally attended Thomas Walker High School in Ewing, Va.

On December 4, 1979, she married David Eugene Sparger in Lafayette. He preceded her in death in 2019.

Sally owned a cleaning business for several years before retiring.

Surviving are children, Tracey (John) McMasters of Lafayette, Steve (Patty) Sparger of West Point, Stacey Sparger of Wichita, KS, and Rick (Dawn) Sparger of West Lafayette. Two sisters, Brenda (Jeff) Durham of Indianapolis, and Dorothy (Jack) Ruckel of Lafayette, three brothers, James (Jean) Rhymer of Lafayette, Chadwell Rhymer of Lafayette, and Daniel (Sue) Rhymer of Monticello. Also surviving are grandchildren, Reed Grimes, Makenzie Grimes, Evan McMasters, Megan Sparger, Julian Leblanc, Christopher Gustafson and Kimberly Mize as well as great grandchildren, Maizlyn Sparger, Addison Mize, Kaisha, Atreus and Kasara Gustafson.

Sally was preceded in death by a grandson, Nathan Sparger and a brother, Ronnie Rhymer.

Though Sally is no longer with us, her presence remains in the love she shared, the lessons she taught, and the memories she created. As a mother, sister, and grandmother, her kindness and compassion left a lasting imprint on all who knew her. Her legacy is woven into our lives, reflected in every act of love, every moment shared, and every laugh we remember. Though she may not be here physically, the way she shaped our hearts and lives will forever echo in how we care for and support each other. The world is better for having had her, and her spirit lives on in all of us.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until the time of the service at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette. She will be laid to rest next to her husband at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Lafayette, IN.