Pamela Sue (Robinett) Sparks

Pamela Sue (Robinett) Sparks, 82, of Tempe, AZ passed away at home on Thursday, November 7, 2024 following a lengthy decline due to congestive heart failure. She was born on June 6, 1942 to Donald and Lois (Zehring) Robinett in Dayton, OH. She was raised and grew up in Miamisburg, OH, graduating from M.H.S. with the class of 1960.

Pam was preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and beloved husband of 59+ years, Dalton, her parents, and cousin, John Fornshell.

She is survived by her two sons, Kevin Sparks and Kent Sparks, both of Tempe AZ, a brother, Dr. Gary Robinett (Jane) of Paradise Valley, AZ, sisters, Brenda Robinett Hill (Gary) of Jefferson Township, OH and Jill Hendricks of Franklin, OH, cousin Bill Fornshell of Columbus, OH, many special nieces and nephews, and her Card Club cohorts and close friends.

Pam was employed early in life at Monsanto Research Lab. She left to raise her boys and spend time with family and friends. In 1983, she and Dalton moved to Tempe, AZ, after purchasing their own business, Combustion Controls Company, Inc., which they successfully ran for 25 years before retiring.

Pam was artistic and a skilled crafter. Her home was filled with her remarkable cross-stitch embroideries. Many are also proudly hanging in the homes of family and friends. She took great pleasure in the mailing of hundreds of greeting cards over the years to her family and friends for every birthday, every holiday, every special occasion. Pam was the family historian, keeping record of births, deaths, travels, and interesting everyday life details in her large black binder. Her loving ways will be greatly missed by so many.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

A casual graveside service for family and close friends will be held at 12:30 pm Monday, November 18, at Hillgrove Cemetery in Miamisburg.