Swain, Newton County, Arkansas
Lockie is the daughter of Rentha Thomas and Floyd Bowen.
She married Troy Sparks on August 22, 1931.
Together they had seven children:
Stillman Clarence Sparks
Clyde Clevern Sparks
L B Sparks
Imogene Sparks (Bowen)
Idas Devoe Sparks
Wanda Flora Sparks (Owens)
and Lester Sparks.