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Glenda Sparks

1/13/2016

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Glenda Sparks, age 63, 411 Asberry Street, Montezuma, Georgia passed Sunday, January 10, 2016.

The funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church, 415 Hosie Waters Street, Montezuma, Georgia. The Reverend Hosie Waters, pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Champ Waters Memorial Cemetery, 119 Twin Church Road, Montezuma, Georgia.

Glenda was the youngest of the four children, for she was born February 15, 1952 to the late James Sparks and Lelia Mae Bailey Sparks in Montezuma, Macon County, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her oldest brother, Willie C. Sparks. Glenda was educated in the Macon County public school system where she acquired her elementary education from the old historic Macon County Training School. She was a 1970 graduate of the historic D. F. Douglass High School. She continued to pursue her education at the Albany State University in Albany, Georgia in early childhood education and business education.

Glenda was employed with the Macon County Board of Education where she retired after some thirty years of dedicated services as a secretary at Macon County High School. Following retirement Glenda served as a faith member of the Macon County Retired Educators and Associates.

Glenda accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and joined the Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church where she exemplified her worth on the Missionary Auxiliary, Food Bank Ministry, and Church Choir of Magnolia Baptist Church on White Line Street. As the church began to grow, they saw a vision, and the church moved to its present site. Glenda, being a great cook, was placed over the kitchen ministry. She also supported every ministry of the church she loved so well. “Servant of God, well done.”

Glenda lived a happy life, for she was called “Demples” because she had such beautiful dimples, a lovely smile, and cheerful laugh. She will be long remembered for the dedication she gave to her family, Church, school system, and friends.

She leaves a legacy of love, smiles, and many fond memories to her family and friends: two brothers, Johnny (Mable) Sparks, Atlanta, Georgia and George Eddie Sparks, Montezuma, Georgia; a loving and devoted sister-in–law, Ola Mae Sparks, Montezuma, Georgia; an uncle, I. D. (Bessie) Bailey, Atlanta, Georgia; eleven nieces and nephews, Gail Sparks Odoms (Willie James), Contressa Lane, Dr. Donzaleigh (Anthony), Arrington, Kimberly Bass, Cheryl Blackwell, Timothy Caldwell, Craig (Doris) Sparks, Anthony (Shirley)Sparks, James Sparks, and Marvin Sparks; a host of great nieces and great nephews; and a host of beloved relatives and friends, including one devoted, Eddie Thomas Hosley, Sr.

33 Comments
Debra Hobes
1/13/2016 07:36:17 pm

Glenda was like a big sister to me. She was always there for me. I am going to truly miss her. My prayers goes out to the family.

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Mellanese Linwood
1/13/2016 08:43:55 pm

To the family of Ms. Sparks, may the Lord bless you all doing this time of bereavement. She will be missed.

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Mattie Ree (Butler)Hobes
1/13/2016 08:48:01 pm

A classmate and a friend,neighbor will be totally missed,when The Lord pluck a flower,he chosen the best one,The Hobes family from Greensboro,Ga,The Sparks my prayers goes out to the family.From The Hobes Family(Coaches Willie,&Mattie,Dury,and Car'Melita Hobes

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FREDDIE EVANS & FAMILY
1/13/2016 09:51:09 pm

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

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Carolyn McDonald-Nelson
1/13/2016 10:07:26 pm

I am so sorry to hear of "Dimples" passing. We were friends at Albany State along with Diane Dean. My prayers and love is extended to the family and let the Almighty God Jehovah grant you strength in the difficult days ahead. Matt. 5:4

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Donna
1/13/2016 10:33:14 pm

Hello Carolyn, thanks so much for your reply. I am Glenda's niece...do you have contact information for Diane?

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Carolyn
1/14/2016 07:24:05 pm

I am so sorry I haven't talked to Diane in years. I last heard she was living in Columbus, Ga. I am so sorry! I really enjoyed knowing "Dimples" and wish we had kept in touch. Much love to you all.

Agnes Hosley Sumner
1/13/2016 10:27:28 pm

Glenda was a gentle spirit with hands that always found something to do to help others.. She had a charming and an endeading smile. She loved people and you always felt better after an interaction with Glenda. Lord bless her loving family and friends.Glenda transitioning has left us in shock and somewhat dismayed but we know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. It is indeed time to weep and time of rejoicing, Weeping may endure through the night but joy comes in the morning. Greater is coming with healing in His wings.

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Wanda Middlebrooks
1/14/2016 06:11:24 am

Glenda was a very sweet lady, she will sadly missed <3

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Marie Hayes Hamilton
1/14/2016 04:06:28 pm

Glenda was a classmate and a friend 1970) she was the fruit of the spirit. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

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Samantha Braswell
1/14/2016 07:06:41 pm

Glenda was such a beautiful person. God bless her family, especially her dear niece, Regina "Gail" Odom.

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Gail Melvin Rumph link
1/14/2016 10:27:29 pm

Glenda was a very nice person inside and out and I liked her dearly and I will miss her RIP. Praying for the family.

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Mary a Postell
1/15/2016 11:44:33 am

R.I.P. GLENDA.CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY STILL IN SHOCK.

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Ronald & Essie Duncan, Sr.
1/15/2016 04:59:13 pm

Glenda was truly a blessing to my family. She will certainly be missed. She would lend a helping hand wherever needed and had a beautiful personality. Glenda will forever be engraved in our hearts.

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Mae Belle Thomas
1/15/2016 05:12:19 pm

Our sincerest condolences to you Regina and the rest of the family. May God hold you in His loving arms and sustain you during this time of bereavement.

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June Marie
1/15/2016 05:36:29 pm

I send my deepest condolences to the Sparks family. The Bible teaches God can awaken the dead as easy as if from a sleep, and give them life again on earth John 11:11-14. How comforting to know that for those whom God resurrects, death is not the end of everything John 5:28,29. May Jehovah the God of comfort give you the strength you need to cope with the loss of your beloved Glenda (Dimples) now and in the days ahead.

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Richard and Betty Legette
1/15/2016 05:48:23 pm

The Legette family of Sparta, Georgia will surly miss the warm love and affection that Glenda gave to our family. The life she lived is speaking for her with the sincere comments that were left by those who have known her. She cared, loved, shared, and worked diligently in the vineyard and now she can rest in God from her labor. Thank you family for sharing her with us and may God bless you and keep during your time of bereavement.

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Carrie Russell
1/15/2016 06:55:44 pm

My Deepest Sympathy to the Sparks Family:
It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of such a well-lived life.

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Tina McDonald
1/15/2016 07:12:50 pm

I'm truly sorry for your lost. I will miss her big beautiful smile. No matter where we was, Ms. Sparks stayed the same and that's what was one of the qualities I Loved about her. GOD saw that HE needed another great cook, so HE took her. Now she have on her beautiful White chef suit for the only one that matters. May GOD continue to Bless each and everyone of you.

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Rev. Moneka S. Braswell
1/15/2016 07:57:11 pm

With deepest sympathy. I will really miss Ms. Sparks' smile. She was a great person to work with. She was a hardworking Christian woman. Earth has no sorry that Heaven can not heal.

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Latrell link
1/15/2016 10:47:26 pm

With Deepest Sympathy. RIP Ms. Sparks

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Fannie Greene
1/16/2016 10:12:12 am

I will miss my daily run to the store because I won't see Glenda. I never worried about working since I moved back home because Glenda had my back. She was a true friend to me and I will never forget her. With sympathy to the family.

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The Bivins Family
1/16/2016 11:04:33 am

Our sincerest condolences to the family. Ms. Sparks had a smile that would light up a room. She will be truly missed by those she encountered.

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Brenda Oglesby
1/16/2016 11:28:35 am

Glenda was a special person with many talents. She always had a smile for everyone. She will missed by so many in our community.i have her family in my thoughts and prayers.

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Sharnell
1/17/2016 06:40:13 am

So many in the community loved you. She will be missed by many. My hope is everyone may find comfort in Revelations 21: 3&4.

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DFDHS Class 1980
1/17/2016 06:52:38 am

Our warmest condolences, prayers and caring thoughts to friends and family of Glenda Sparks.

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Retha Jones
1/17/2016 07:45:21 pm

I'm sorry for your loss. My god continue to bless you with prefect peace. R.I.P. Glenda, we all loved you but God loved you more.

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Mary Perkins & Edweana Perkins Ridley
1/18/2016 09:03:18 pm

Deepest Sympathy

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To the Sparks family you all have ourDeepest sympathy from Shirley J Higgins Golden from Tampa Fl. and Gloria Higgins Williams
1/18/2016 09:40:21 pm

My sister and I are very very sorry to hear of here passing may God be with you all.

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Lucy Mann
1/18/2016 11:25:49 pm

I was a classmate of Glenda ...graduate of 1970 class of D. F. Douglass HIgh School. She was just beautiful inside an out. Whenever, I would visit my family, last time she was downtown and I seen her with that beautiful smile.

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Elnora Long
1/19/2016 12:07:27 pm

My deepest sympathy to the Sparks family. Like all of you, I was shocked and deeply saddened by Glenda's sudden passing. When or wherever I saw Glenda, she always greeted me with a big smile and a hug. We truly enjoyed conversing with each other when I was in town. I sincerely hope that you will find comfort in knowing that so many loved and cared for Glenda. May time heal your sorrow; may God's peace replace your heartache and may warmest memories remain.

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carolyn lohman
1/20/2016 10:43:34 am

Glenda were very sweet loving person that i loved so very much missing her right now be strong family.

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Marjorie Walton
1/24/2016 09:53:32 am

We who now serve you rejoice in his light: With open eyes we now see truth and right. Searching the Scriptures ; we hear your command; Making our choice for his kingdom stand. Yes God' heavenly kingdom mankind hope for the future. Jesus said people who have died will be resurrected. Jesus promised that those in the memorial tombs will come out. (Luke 23:43) Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one, Glenda.

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