Shirley Jean Sparks Wilson

shirley wilson

July 30, 1943 ~ February 11, 2019


Resided in: Asheville, North Carolina

Shirley Jean Sparks Wilson, 75, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019, at the CarePartners Solace Center, after several years of declining health. A native of Swannanoa-Black Mountain, Shirley was the daughter of the late Foley Sparks, Sr. and Margaret Privette Sparks. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Annie Sparks, Juanita Fender and Polly Fender; and brothers, Lee Roy, Robert, Ronnie, Dennis and Grover Sparks. Shirley retired from the IHOP on Tunnel Rd. after 26 years of dedicated service, where she was well loved by her customers and co-workers. She loved listening to gospel music and watching “Down Home Gospel.” She also loved making and sharing her canning, home cooked meals and most of all her delicious candies, cakes and breads. She is survived by her husband, William “Jack” Wilson; children, Jeff Wilson, Kim Wilson, Scott Wilson, Jerry Wilson, and Kristy Wilson Hale; special friend and “her son,” Will Green, of Jonathan Creek; special friend, Mary Johnson; step-children, Bill Wilson, Jim Wilson, Mike Wilson, Ted Wilson and Sandra Burnette; 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; her brothers, Foley Sparks, Jr. and Paul Sparks; as well as many nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends. A Celebration of Shirley's Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday February 14, 2019, at the Tunnel Rd. Chapel of Groce Funeral Home. The Rev. Joel Burton will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the chapel of the funeral home. Flowers are acceptable, however, we encourage memorials in Shirley's name may be made to MountainCare (formerly the CarePartners Foundation) P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.

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  1. Rest in Peace Aunt Shirley! I will always remember the wonderful cherry jelly you made, and always made me feel special when you would gift me a jar of it. You would say, ‘You are special to get this, because everybody else wants it too.’ You are loved and will be missed so very much.
    My prayers and thoughts are with all of my cousins and my Uncle Jack.

  2. Jerry, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you, Will, and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you all peace and comfort in your grief.

  3. I’m so sorry that I didn’t get to come more but my love and prayers are with my entire family. We know how hard it is to say goodbye to your mom. Love and prayers to each of you .

  4. Dear Wilson Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We didn’t know that she had passed or we would have come to the service. We will keep you all in our prayers.


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