Velma J. Sparks, age 84, of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Gundersen Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics in Friendship, Wisconsin.
A private family service will be Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship. Interment will be at the Plainfield Cemetery, Plainfield, Wisconsin.
Velma was born on October 13, 1935, in Milton, Wisconsin to Gird and Neva (Raymer) Lockman. She married William H. Sparks on May 11, 1963, in Wisconsin Rapids.
Velma enjoyed sitting on the deck, word find books, and watching the birds & animals out the window.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, brothers, and son Edward Sparks.
Survivors include her husband William Sparks; daughter, Tammi Sparks and her five children & 12 grandchildren; son, Ronald Sparks and his child & grandchild. Velma is further survived by her sisters and brothers.
I have very fond memories of Velma. Her and Sparky were good friends of my parents and she took care of my brother and I while my parents worked. She helped raise me. I’m sure I tried her patients many times but I never saw her lose her cool. Although, I’m sure she was close when I let my little brother drink campho phenique and we had to take a trip to the ER. She is the reason I know how to iron and that you can sweep carpet among other things. 😁 I think of you guys often. Sparky, you and Velma are dearly loved and missed by our family. I’m so sorry for your loss.😭
I still can’t believe your no longer here with us at lest your not suffering anymore I miss you and love you your my grate aunt and the time we spent together will never be forgotten rest easy love I love you
To death is a turning from time to eternity. She lives on!
I hope you and everyone else are handling it well..
Velma was a very sweet lady. I have many fond memories of velma with me when she lived here in pampa. She always had a way to make you laugh. My thought are with her husband bill and her family. I will greatly miss our visits over the phone. Love you lots.