It has been 3 years my dear Arlene. 
You are forever in our hearts 💕.

My Dear Arlene ,
As we mark 2 years since your trip to Heaven, I wanted to let you know, You are always in my heart ❤️. 
As I walk through my house, I see the things you gave me. Reminding me of your kind heart and love. 
A. Warm feeling comes over me of cherished memories. 
Love Bob

You are in my heart today Arlene.  I look at the things you gave me, which are saved where I can see them everyday.  You my dear will live forever in my heart.  I look forward to seeing you again in Heaven as you were an Angel here on earth.  Love ❤️ Bob

I miss Arlene every single day!  She was such a bright shining light in our workplace and brought so much joy.  I am sure she is still continuing to do so!  Keep shining, Arlene!  We miss you!

Tomorrow is the first anniversary of the passing of my wonderful sister - Arlene.  There are many things why I miss her; her bubbly personality, fantastic sense of humor, fun loving outlook on life and of course the many experience memories we had as children.   What I miss her the most though are our phone calls on special days during the year.

I was fortunate to see her a few weeks before her passing.  It was a great visit.

Her loving "big brother" Allan

Arlene was a special person. She was always positive and had a smile on her face.  Just being around Arlene cheered me up.  She always had high energy at work and loved life.  She led by example and she will be missed.  She will be missed but I know Arlene would want me to be positive and that is the impact she had on everybody.  My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Sean Elliot and Arlene, pregnant with Tera.

She always brought the team together and was known as mama Arlene to a lot of us.  Thank you for always caring and your love and encouragement. For always letting me know how proud you were of me. Words can’t even explain how much you will be missed. You will never be forgotten.❤️

There are no words to express how much Patsy meant to me and to everyone who was blessed to know her.  Patsy brought such happiness and joy to everyone and anyone who was lucky enough to have met her, even just for a short time.  I was so lucky to have been able to call her a friend.  She taught me how to appreciate all life had to offer and how to find the message God sent with whatever life threw at you.  Sending love and sympathy to her family at this difficult time.  Thank you all for sharing such an amazing person with the rest us.    Love to you all, Jill 

I am in shock! She was our sunshine at work. She was always happy and laughing and making us laugh. We will be lost without her. I always told her she was our social butterfly. When we worked in the office she always would ask me where is your lips. LOL She was the one that got me wearing lipstick everyday. I knew if I didn't have it on she was going ask me. She gave me a makeup bag that had little lipsticks on it. I love it. My heart felt prayers go out to all. Rest in peace my friend till we meet again.

Jayne Anderson




During the pandemic, this day was an exciting day bumping into each other in the neighborhood WinnDixie. 

You will forever be missed! 



A source of joy and laughter has left us behind but I know she's entertaining the angels. I was blessed to have her as a friend. I'll always remember the child-like excitement she had and the many laughs we shared. I miss her so much! 

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

The tall and the short of it at a Derby party!

Celebrating her 70th birthday surrounded by friends who loved her!

I worked with Miss Arlene for years and just loved her smiling face and spunky personality.  She was always ready for a laugh and she was absolutely infectious.   She will be missed.  Prayers to her family for solace in their loss.

Arlene, I will miss you. We had lots of fun working together at BWAE. No matter the situation, you were always the source of calm, joy and humor. I will miss your phone calls and your excitement when talking about your family especially your grandchildren. Jordan will miss listening to your wonderful ticking heart. 
Love, Robyn 

I will miss Arlene Immensely.  She was an amazing human being.  Arlene was my dear friend for 9 years and we met in our training in NY in 2014.  Great memories of all of us travelling,  getting to know each other and creating bonds that will last forever.   My deepest condolences to Tera, Leah and Sean and the whole family.  Sending you love and strength at this very difficult time.   Fly High my amazing friend.. pray for us and watch over us.... We love you Arlene, you will NEVER be forgotten

Arlene was our beloved little sister and sister-in- law and best friend.  We called her Pat.  She got her nickname from her love of playing pattycake as a toddler.  She had a sense of humor as a little girl and as an adult she could make you laugh until you had tears in your eyes.   Her wonderful personality and enjoying life to the fullest came from our father.  

We know there is a special place for her in heaven that is as special as she was here on earth.  We will miss her dearly.

We are sending so much love to our nephew (Sean), nieces (Tera & Leah) and their children.  


Arlene ,
You were the very Best Mom . An Angel here on earth. Your Legacy will live forever.  

This is the last time I saw you . And shared love with you my dear Arlene.  Blessings to you in Heaven. 

Dear Family and Friends,

Our mom always brought more joy, fun and contagious laughter wherever she went as a person so remarkable and rememberable she deserves the most amazing going away party! 

Please join us as we celebrate and honor the incredible life of our Mom, Mimi, Sister, Aunt and Friend Arlene Dotson Sparks. While we mourn her loss, this event is designed as a celebration of her well-lived life. Please bring your funny stories and fond memories of our mom. 

Appetizers, Drinks and a Champagne Toast will be provided. 

In pure Arlene fashion… Darling, please dress to impress and Ladies don’t forget your lips!

In lieu of flowers, charitable donations in memory of Arlene Sparks can be made to The American Heart Association.


OBITUARY

Arlene Sparks

May 27, 1948 – September 7, 2022

Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home

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