Joyce Sparks

AIKEN, SC – JOYCE SELLERS SPARKS, 70, beloved wife of C. M. “Mike” Sparks, died Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers.

     Born in Caryville, TN, Joyce was a daughter of the late Nick and Vesta Carroll Sellers, and grew up in Jacksboro, TN.  She was a homemaker and had made Aiken her home since moving from Knoxville, TN in 2012.  She was a member of Aiken Community Church.  Joyce was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She loved the outdoors and gardening.

     Survivors, in addition to Mike, her husband of 27 years, include a son, Jeff Leinart, Aiken; two step-daughters, Tabatha Rowe, Aiken, Tiffany Herrin (Deke), Newberry; two step-grandchildren, Shelby Bell, Tyler Rowe, both of Aiken; two sisters, Margie Feist, Sumter, Carolyn Norman (Frank), Jacksboro, TN; a brother, Ray Sellers, La Follette, TN and “her baby” Angel the Boston Terrier.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Scott Leinart.

     The family will receive friends Friday morning, March 22^nd beginning at 11 o’clock at Shellhouse – Rivers Funeral Home.  The funeral will follow at the funeral home with interment in Aiken Memorial Gardens.  The Rev. Davis Barton will officiate.

     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org).

SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC