Sparhawk Jean

ATHENS – Jean Sparhawk, 67, of Athens, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday morning, May 4, 2015 at her home. Born January 29, 1948 in Athens, she was the daughter of Ruth Yeager Conkey and the late Vaughn Conkey. Jean was a fun loving person who either had a joke or couldn’t wait to hear one. Jean was a 1966 graduate of Athens High School and was a former employee of Tri County Mental Health and Counseling with over 20 years of service. Jean also owned and operated the Oak Room Restaurant with her late husband Jon for 30 years. Jean is survived by four children, Joe (Tiffany) Sparhawk, Jamie (Aaron Mather) Sparhawk, Julie (Bryon Broka) Sparhawk, Jason (Sarah) Sparhawk; three grandsons, Jackson, Jon, and Nash; five granddaughters, Ryann, Adalyn, Olivia, Harper, and Avery; two brothers, Gary and Brian Conkey; and several nieces, nephews and in-laws. Mass will be Friday at 10:00 AM at Christ the King Catholic Church with Father Mark Moore officiating. Friends may call at Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home Thursday from 4 to 7 PM where a Vigil for the Deceased will be held at 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. You may sign the online guestbook or leave a private message of sympathy for the family at www.hughesmoquinfuneralhome.com.