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Natalie F. Sparks
1939 - 2019
Natalie F. Sparks
1939 - 2019
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BORN
1939
DIED
2019
Natalie Sparks Obituary
NEW HARTFORD - Natalie (Patricia) F. Sparks, 79, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2019 in Fernandina Beach, FL.
Natalie was born in Wardsboro, Vermont to John W. and Leona E. Fuller on December 10, 1939. She graduated from Wilmington High School in 1957 and attended Mary Fletcher School of Nursing.
On June 21, 1959 in Wilmington, VT, she was united in marriage to Harlon E. Sparks, a blessed union of over 55 years filled with much love and mutual devotion.
Their life adventure together initially took them to Valparaiso, IN, where they lived for 14 years. While there they had two beautiful children and met many cherished friends. In 1973, their life adventure continued as they moved to New Hartford. In 1976, Natalie obtained her real estate license and worked as a real estate agent at several local agencies.
Natalie became very involved in their church, Tabernacle Baptist Church as well as other volunteer organizations. She supported her husband's love of gardening by canning 100+ quarts of tomatoes and making tomato sauce for many years. Natalie was a wonderful cook and baker and enjoyed being the hostess of many parties and social hours. She enjoyed spending her winters in Hilton Head, SC with her husband Harlon.
Natalie is survived by her children, daughter, Jackie Gray and her husband, Neal, of Fernandina Beach, FL; and a son, Doug Sparks and his wife, Jackie, of Newark Valley, NY. She also leaves her grandchildren, Derek Sparks and Elizabeth Sparks. She leaves a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and John Pike of AZ. She was predeceased by her husband, Harlon Sparks.
The family wishes to offer a heartfelt "Thank You" to Community Hospice & Palliative Care and to Lakeside at Amelia Island for the wonderful care and compassion that was given to Natalie during her illness.
A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no public calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice & Palliative Care, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 or give online at support.communityhospice.com.
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Joann Hellberg
July 12, 2020
I just discovered Nat passed away. We were friends in. Valparaiso, IN living in our trailer park while our husbands were in school.many years passed and we visited them in NY. We exchanged a Christmas cards every year. Treasure those old friendships and missed hearing from her last Christmas.....and now I know why. Jackie and Doug, Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your mom. We cherish the memories we have of both your parents. Sending love and hugs from Michigan.
Chuck and Joann Hellberg.
Kemberly (Eilts) Burshnick
November 13, 2019
Dear Jackie, Doug and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your moms passing! I, too, have wonderful memories of our growing up at Tabernacle Baptist, going to your house in New Hartford. When mom became terminal, your mom came to the house to visit and brought food! Sometimes when I'd go home, I would go with mom to the Circle 16 summer lunch get togethers and your mom would always fill me in on you two!
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Take care.
Victoria Swarthout
November 13, 2019
So very sorry Jackie and Doug and family For the loss of your precious mom So many memories of her at Tabernacle as we all grew up together there♡♡
Edith Paterson
November 13, 2019
I met Natalie when she was selling a house to me in the village of Frankfort, NY, in 1991. It so happened that the house was not ready for my two teenage children and me to move into because of a leak in the roof. There was no way Natalie would let me occupy the house unless the damage was fixed. Since I had no place to go, Natalie and her husband Harlon invited me and my children to stay with her at their beautiful home in New Hartford. This meant an awful lot to me, and we became lifelong friends.
We had so many plans, but God needed an angel in heaven!
My sincere sympathy to Natalie's daughter and son-in-law, who stood by her to the end, and her son and his family.
I will miss you, dear friend!
With great sadness-
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November 12, 2019
Jackie Sparks Ward,
Condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother.
Bill Moll (class of 78 at NH)
Jacksonville, FL
November 12, 2019
Natalie was a dear, cherished friend and neighbor for many years. We worshiped together at Tabernacle Baptist Church, participating in the ministry and life of the church. Our winters at Hilton Head Island were among the most memorable and fun times of our retirement. We were so blessed to have best friends like Natalie and Harlon. We will treasure their memory forever. Bob and Pat Stone.
Barbara Pike
November 10, 2019
My dear sister,
You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Barb
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