Angels surround those in sorrow on loss of those who give their last full letter of devotion, USPS widows on face book sends heart filled prayers.

May it comfort your family to know that I will miss you and your Mother Marie, my BFF for over 50 years.  You were 6 years old when I became your Chicago Godmother.  I know you have found peace & rest and welcomed by the hand of God.  Love you more.

May It Comfort Our Sorrowing Hearts To Know Your Mom And My Beloved Niece Has Slipped From The Bonds Of Earth, Stepped Onto Haven's Shore, And Has Been Welcomed By The Hands Of GOD.  Much Love, 
 Aunt Jennifer and Rush

I will miss your smile,but I'll always feel your presence. May God place His arms around The Sparks Family today and forever to carry you through. Amen

To Harold and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. We are celebrating a life well lived. I will cherish the memories of a special angel forever. We shared that special date, she always called me her "Pisces Sis"! Wishing You God's Peace! Love. Mertie Banks

To the family of Rita Sparks and her friend Sharon Richards , I send my deepest sympathy .

I am so sorry to hear of your lost. You and your family are in our prayers.  If you need anything please just call and we will be there. Detrick's mom Karen Moore.

My dear sister Cookie words can not express all the that you meant to me. You were my big sister, my friend and mentor. It just won't be the same without you!  I want to be just like you when I grow up.  I can't wait until we meet again my sweet sweet sister.  To Harold, Scooter, Iesha and little Scooter - Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

To the Sparks family. My sympathy are with you. It was pleasure knowing Cookie. I did her hair for many years. She will be missed by all. Now she's resting. Cookie loved her family. Rest Cookie. Love Jackie Kennedy& family.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

To our loving family members from your
Chicago family aunt and cousins. May God give you strength as you go thru
this  difficult period. We will always love Cookie and cherish her memory. We loved when she came to visit us in the Windy City, and loved the times we shared with her in Dallas. Rest in peace Let not your heart be troubled.

To the family of my dear friend "Cookie", I thank God for your strength, courage, and undying faith. I saw you take care of your mom, grandmother, children, grandchild and friends as we worked late nights at the Main Post office. My granddaughter will always remember your yearly "Aunt Cookie's Babies Day. Job well done . Take your well deserved rest.

My deepest sympathy to Tommy & Joyce Jackson. May God give you strength during this difficult time.

To My Beloved Wife Better know as "Cookie" Nothing can ever replace the Amazing Person you where, It is indeed Sad to part ways without you. The Soul that Spread Joy and Care ,has gone to rest we had Beautiful Memories together that you and I no. A life Well-lived,shall earns its place in heaven,God saw you getting tired so he put his arms around you and whispered "Come to Me" Rest in Peace My Lady.To My Kids &Grandson  I Do Understand this is the Most Difficult time for you ,But Please keep Courage and Strength, This Shall Pass with Time,So Stay Strong. Love Your Dad

May the Comfort of God help you during this difficult time. She is now but only a wilted rose,its a fragrance a reminder of such a Sweet Beauty you were Cookie. In Our hearts,she will be Eternally a Bloom. To the Sparks Family Wishing you Strength for Today and hope for Tomorrow.  United State Postal Family

Such a beautiful spirit every time I was in her presence. It was a privilege to pray with her during her final days. God comfort and bless this family.

To my Beautiful Sister-in-law Cookie You was a Beautiful Person, inside and out , from the first time i met you ,You will be Relentless and Uncompromisingly missed my Deepest Sympathy goes out to the Sparks Family Praying that your Faith will give you Strength in these testing times. Love u Sony Boy...

Sister you were a very special lady and loved by everyone who knew you. I will always remember your sweet smile and beautiful nature. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I 'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again. Love your Brother Joseph Smith - United State Postal Worker

Life is the  Greatest Gift that God has given us, Death is only a bridge  towards enternal life with God,certainly heaven is rejoice for another Soul has finally reached his true home. Rest in Peace My Angel COOKIE LOVE U AND WILL MISS U DEARLY LOVE PAM WILLIS UNITED POSTAL SERVICE AND FRIEND FOR MANY YEARS

One of the sweetest persons in the world.  Rest and be blessed with God

OBITUARY

Ms. Rita L Sparks

March 19, 1954 – August 22, 2014

Laurel Land Funeral Home & Laurel Land Memorial Park

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