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In Memory of Elisa Kay Sparks (1951–2025)

Elisa Kay Sparks, beloved scholar, artist, and teacher, passed away on August 16, 2025, in

Seattle, Washington. She leaves behind a legacy of intellectual brilliance, artistic creativity, and

generosity of spirit that touched countless lives.

Born May 31, 1951, in Huntsville, Texas, to Albert K. Sparks and Dorothy Patricia George, Elisa

moved frequently due to her father’s employment, including an extended period in Kenya before

settling in Seattle, …

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Born

May 31st, 1951
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Passed away

August 16th, 2025
Seattle, WA

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