Ruth P. Sparrow (nee Polly), devoted partner of Andrew Golac. Wife of the late Ross Sparrow. Loving mother of Cynthia (Tom) Haines, Marc Schroeder, Eric (Mary) Schroeder, Cheri (John) Guy, late Charles Schroeder Jr. and Dennis Schroeder. Preceded in death by former husband and father of her children, Charles Schroeder and her sisters Ruby Spriggs and Helen Murrell. Caring grandmother of Charles Schroeder III, Joshua Schroeder, Zachary (Brittany) Haines, John (Maggie) Guy, Carley Schroeder, Jazmin (Justen) Cate and Ross Schroeder. Great grandmother of Landon, Kriesten, Preston, Kellan, Julian, Carmyn, Audree, Emerson, Elsie, Charlie. Ruth passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at the age of 87. Visitation at Frederick Funeral Home, 2553 Banning Rd on Tuesday (March 7) from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00a.m. Special condolences may be expressed at frederickfh.com