Dorothy Ruth "Dottie" Sparks

Dorothy ''Dottie'' Ruth Lahla Sparks, 73, of Greenville, Texas, passed away on January 6, 2026, peacefully at her home surrounded by family. A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the chapel of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home with Bro. Kevin Clinton and Bro. Wesley Veasey officiating. Burial will follow at Lynch Memorial Park. A visitation will be held on Sunday, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home.

Dottie was born May 1, 1952, in Coral Gables, Florida, to Raymond and Betty Phillips Lahla. She married Bobby L. Sparks on January 6, 2007, in Greenville, Texas. She worked as a teacher in both private and public schools. She retired from teaching after ten years with the Campbell ISD. Teaching was her passion. She was a member of Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church and served the Lord as a devout pastor's wife.

Dottie is survived by her husband, Bobby L. Sparks; son, James Clemons and wife, Kristine; daughter, Elisabeth Clemons; step-sons, Brian Sparks and wife, Rachel, Greg Sparks and wife, Whitney; step-daughter, Beckie Rodgers and husband, Jim; sister, Lee Ann Lahla and husband, Dale; grandchildren, Dylan, Korbin, Kaitlyn, Kaylee, Raelynn, Lillian, Ayden, Jayden, Zoey, James Jr., Jayme Ruth, Amanda, Seth, Elijah, Brett, Andrew, Brennon, and Ethan.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Pallbearers will be James Clemons, Dylan Clemons, Brian Sparks, Greg Sparks, Jim Rodgers, and Elija Sparks.