Betty Simmons Sparks

Betty S. Sparks, age 84, of Baxley passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Twin Oaks Nursing Home in Alma.

Ms. Betty, as she was known to many, was born September 16, 1940 in Pitts, Georgia to the late Danny E. Simmons and the late Laura Bell Simmons. She moved to Atlanta at 18 where she met Gene Sparks. They married and built a life together, in Douglasville, GA. They raised two children, were involved in the Georgia Retardation Association, Betty was a teacher's aide and then she went on to manage the Good Samaritan Center. Betty enjoyed their church communities and lifelong friendships made at County Line Baptist and Grace Church. After retiring in Baxley, she and Gene found a welcoming home at Satilla Baptist Church and continued as members of the Gideons International Auxiliary. She always enjoyed spending time in her garden and in her kitchen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Sparks, Jr. and a daughter, Susan Sparks.

Survivors include her son, Ken (Mara) Sparks of Chicago, IL; and two grandchildren, Henry (Bethany) Sparks and Nathan Sparks both of Chicago, IL.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Rev. Scottie Pitts officiating.

Interment will follow in Satilla Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service.

Remembrances may be made to the Gideons International Appling Camp, P.O. Box 403, Baxley, GA 31515 or Alzheimer’s Association.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.