Shelia Jeannie Sparks

November 30, 1965 - December 28, 2020

Sheila Jeannie Sparks, age 55, of Minneapolis, North Carolina passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at her residence. She was born on November 30, 1965 in Bangor, Maine, a daughter of the late Frederick D. Sparks and the late Dixie Buchanan Sparks. Jeannie was a homemaker who had worked for US Textiles for over 10 years. She was a member of the McCoury's Rock Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Brother, David Sparks; Sister, Shirl Vance. A loving mother and grandmother, she leaves behind to cherish her memory her Daughter, Leeanna (Reid Carraway) Sparks of Jonas Ridge, NC, Daughter, Erin Sparks of Minneapolis, NC, Grandchildren, Zoey, Zaiden and Zadalea Sparks; Sister, Debra (JB) Grindstaff of Minneapolis; Brother in Law, Cecil Vance of Minneapolis; Nieces and nephews: Jamey Hamby, James Grindstaff, Matthew Grindstaff, Leslie Johnson, Shelli and Freddie Bowers, Amy King and Brian Sparks; dear friend, C.J. Benfield; grand nieces, Alecia and Ashlie Yoder. The family would like to offer their sincere appreciation and thanks to Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care for the loving care and support they have provided and Hope Chest and the Hope Center in Asheville. A celebration of Jeannie's life will be held at a later date. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Sparks family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Jeannie and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121