On Thanksgiving morning 2022, an angel got her wings., Patsy Sparks passed away peacefully in her sleep after a short illness with her loving husband at her side. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, retired hospice nurse, and most importantly family advocate. She spent 71 years on this earth helping others as any and all of these titles. When her oldest child, Lisa, was born with mental illness and disabilities, she refused to follow the recommendations from everyone to put her in a home and she fought to get Lisa the best "normal" life she could. Her "mama bear" instincts were put to the test as she battled the local Boards of Education and even the State of Georgia to get Lisa everything she was entitled to by law, including an education. Many don't realize it, but she helped pave the way for other children living with severe mental disabilities to be allowed in public schools in rural areas. Some 20 years later Lisa walked across the stage and received her diploma and even later attended classes at Daytona State College. She took great care of Lisa until her final breath. She spent the last 15 years of her nursing career as a hospice nurse until she retired alongside her husband and was able to live the beach life she dreamed of. She had a loving and giving heart and found joy in helping others. She is preceded in death by her parents: Daniel Wells and Ruth Webb (JP Webb), her siblings: sisters Beverly Watkins, and Sherri Aaron and brother Jerry Wells. She leaves behind her husband, Dennis Sparks; her children: Lisa Taylor, MIssie Ayers (Jason), Jackie Taylor (Sherrie), and Robbie Taylor (Kristi). Siblings: Harvey Wells (Debbie)Mike Wells (Helen) and Jeanie Wells (Tryphena). Grandchildren: Taylor (Norman), Jackie Coty, Reagan, Jacob, Jordan, Allyssa and Emma. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Honoring her final wishes, the family will receive guests at the "Farewell Party" to be held on December 4th from 2-6 pm at the home of Missie Ayes, 101 Cedar Glen Court, Centerville, Ga 31028.

It will be a drop-in visitation with the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Happy Hour Service Center 202 North Davis Dr. Warner Robins, GA 31093 (478) 929-600 or to a Non-profit hospice in your area. Both of these causes were dear to her heart.

Central GA Crematory has charge of the arrangements.