Mrs. Mary Josephine Sparrow, 65, wife of Michael P. Sparrow and a resident of Eastville, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at Nassawadox Rehabilitation and Nursing in Nassawadox.
A native of Cape May Courthouse, N.J., she was the daughter of Pearl V. Leighton and the late Everett W. Jordan. In addition to being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she was a former member of Eastern Shore Community Services Board, retiring in 2025 due to illness.
In addition to her loving mother and husband, she is survived by three children, John J. Jordan, Michael W. Sparrow, and Daniel B. Sparrow; her sister, Maria White; her brother-in-law, Robert J. Jones; her sister-in-law, Barbara S. Jones; her aunt, Barbara Burnight; her grandson, Liam E. Jordan, who was her pride and joy (She always called him her baby.); numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and very dear friends, Sharon Belote Pearson, Kathy Wood, and Mary Morris.
In addition to her father, she was predeceased by her brother, Everett M. Jordan.
Per her wishes, services will be private.
Online condolences may be made at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore.
