Belinda Kay Dooley Sparks, age 60 of Irvine Kentucky, passed away at Baptist Health Hospital of Lexington on November 6, 2023 after a strong battle against brain cancer. She was born July 22, 1963 in Clay County Kentucky and was the daughter of late Billy Ray Dooley and Lola Stepp Dooley.
She was a supply chain coordinator at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital. She has been a life long resident of Estill County and was a member of Church of the Living God in Winchester Kentucky.
Belinda loved a good cup of coffee and casual porch time to visit. She was proud to attract more hummingbirds than anyone and looked forward to them each year. She was a strong hearted woman with the fight of a warrior. She set an example to work hard, find joy in the simple things, and always “B” Strong.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her name to support the fight against brain cancer. Donations are recommended to one of the organizations below or can be provided to Jeremy/Tiffany Sparks to submit. Both organizations contributed to Belinda’s care through this journey.
Musella Foundation For Brain Tumor Research & Information
https://virtualtrials.org/sparks
Duke University Brain Tumor Center:
https://www.gifts.duke.edu/dukehealth/?designation=3912597
Belinda is survived by:
Husband: Larry Sparks
Son: Jeremy Sparks (Tiffany)
Two Sisters:
● Regina Watson (Bruce)
● Carolyn Estes (Tommy)
Three Brothers:
● Douglas Dooley (Debbie)
● Billy Dooley (Leslie)
● Keith Dooley (Melinda)
Two Brother-In-Law’s
● Gary Sparks
● Danny Marcum
Nieces/Nephews
● Kasandra Mize (Logan)
● Tyler Watson (Jimmi Lynn)
● Brent Estes (Courtney)
● Chris Estes (Angie)
● Dedra Freeman (Chase)
● Dustin Dooley (LeAnna)
● Claysen Dooley
● Haley Dunaway (Jacob)
● Jonathon Dooley
● Brandon Vanderpool
● Braxton Dooley
● Jessica Kirby (Brian)
● Brandon Sparks (Heather)
Great-Nieces/Nephews
● Raylen Neal
● Rylee Mae Mize
● Bo Watson
● Tyler Jean Watson
● Brayden Estes
● Austyn Estes
● Peyton Estes
● Waylon Estes
● Lola Dooley
● James Dooley
● Meredith Dooley
● Levi Dooley
● Ella Kirby
● Abby Kirby
● Bryson Sparks
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by nephew Bradley Watson and sister-in-law Renaye Marcum.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, November 10, 11 AM at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Smith officiating. Burial will be at the Fielder Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 6 to 9 PM.
