Mrs. Jessie Sparks, age 83, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020. 

Mrs. Sparks was born in Cleveland to the late Willis Lewis and Letcher Satterfield Autry. In addition to parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Ronald Lee Sparks Sr.; grandson, Caleb Sparks; and numerous siblings.  Mrs. Sparks was a homemaker and a member of Gateway Baptist Church.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald Jr. and Deborah Sparks, Cleveland, Rev. Ross and Julie Sparks, Cleveland, and Tony and Keily Sparks, Vidalia, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Dean Sullens, Cleveland; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Dillard; brother, Rudy Autry; and numerous other relatives.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 P.M. Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Yonah View Memorial Gardens.  Rev. Ross Sparks will officiate.

Flowers will be accepted or donations can be made to Gateway Baptist Church Mission Fund: PO Box 1383 Cleveland, GA 30528.

To share a memory or leave a condolence with the family, visit barrettfh.com.

Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.