Diane Lynn Sparks Goldsboro, North Carolina Obituary

Diane Lynn Sparks

<p>Diane Sparks, 72, of Rosewood went to be with her Lord and Savior and loving husband, the late Charles Sparks Jr. of 33 years on Wednesday October 13, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by her loving family.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>She was the daughter of the late Lloyd Waddell and Lilly Waddell.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Mrs. Sparks is survived by one special sister, Doris Waddell of Greenville, Tennessee; several special nieces and nephews including Jessica Shelton and Gary Wayne Williamson.&nbsp; She is also survived by two daughters, Kimberly Smith of Rosewood and Karen Outlaw and husband, Gary Outlaw of Talbott, Tennessee.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Mrs. Sparks heart was always her grandchildren, Elizabeth Tarlton and husband, Johnny Lee Tarlton, Ashlee Pope and husband, Ernie Pope; five great-grandchildren, Hunter Tarlton, Harleigh Tarlton, Kaleb Pope, Kaylee Pope and Kourtlynn Pope.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Mrs. Sparks was retired from O&rsquo;Berry Center.&nbsp; She was a long-time member of Manley Baptist Church.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>A private service will be held at a later date with burial at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro where she will be laid to rest with her long-time husband of many years.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The family is in the care of Howell Funeral Home &amp; Crematory in Goldsboro.</p>
January 31, 1949 - October 13, 202101/31/194910/13/2021
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Karen Outlaw
October 14, 2021
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU
A candle was posted for Diane Lynn Sparks.
A candle was posted for Diane Lynn Sparks.
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Karen Outlaw
October 14, 2021
Momma you was such a Amazing Mother and Best Friend to me you Smile your Laughs your love will Forever live in My Heart I LOVE YOU MOMMA
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The staff at Howell Funeral Home & Crematory
October 13, 2021
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Diane. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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