Denise Evans Sparks

Denise Evans Sparks, 63 of Sterling Heights, passed away March 11th, 2022 from Metastatic Colon Cancer. She was born to the late James and Marjorie Evans in Grosse Pointe, MI on May 26th, 1958. Denise graduated from Grosse Point South andlater received a Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding from Macomb Community College where she would go onto build a career in the Medical Insurance Industry until she was no longer able to work due to her cancer. Denise was married tothe love of her life David Michael Sparks on December 3, 1981. Denise was blessed to be born into a large and loving Catholic family where there were 12siblings. All of which have a very close bond and special relationship. She was so proud to come from such a large family that maintained the most amazing values. She was raised in the CatholicChurch. She was devoted to her children, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. They all meant the world to her. Denise was a twin herself and had twin daughters which she thought was one of the coolest parts of her life. She raised her children to have the same family values that was instilled in her. Denise enjoyed bowling and every year wo...[more]

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go to Chicago for a weekend to participate in a bowling tournament. She enjoyed traveling including her sister trips to their timeshare or anywhere warm where she could lay by the pool. She lovedspending time with her children and grandchildren whenever she could, they were her pride and joy. She was a sports mom and enjoyed attending all her children's sporting events to cheer them on, she was their biggest supporter. Denise was often referred to as "Mama Sparks" as she always treated her children's friends as her own. Denise's favorite things to do while relaxing was to kick back and indulge in her soap operas and the Hallmark channel. Denise had strength and faith like no other. When diagnosed with Colon Cancer 6 ½ years ago she instantly stood up to the challenge and was determined to beat it. Through two major surgeries and several years of chemotherapy she always remained happy, positive, uplifting and her faith never wavered.She was a fighter and gave every day her all.When she found out that chemotherapy was no longer an option, she instantly wanted to participate in Clinical Trials with the hopes of being able to help someone else in the futurebecause she was a kind and caring person. Helping others that went through what she did was important to her. She took pride in participating in the Clinical Trials even if the outcome was not in her favor. Denise was such an inspiration to so many people, she is loved and will be missed by all. Denise was survived by her 4 children Keith and his wife Alaina Sparks, Kevin, Heather and Kimberly Sparks. 6 grandchildren Kelsey, Owen, Mackenzie, Hunter, Quinn Sparks and Aurora Starnes. 9 Brothers and Sisters; Thomas (Kandy) Evans, Sheryl Miles, Leslie Belanger, Gayle(Stephen) Dorchak, Dawn Fitzgerald, Timothy (DeAnna) Evans, Paula Evans, Lauren (Michael) Miller and David (Sheila) Evans. Sister-in-Law Judy Evans and Brad Franciosi. 82 Nieces and Nephews. Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and manyfriends who loved her like family. Denise was preceded in death by her husband David Sparks, Parents James and Marjorie Evans, Brothers James and John Evans, Brother-in-Law Timothy Belanger and Sister-in-Law TinaEvans. Visitation will be 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM on March 17, 2022 at Verheyden Funeral Home 43300 Garfield Rd Clinton Township, MI 48038. Funeral will be March 18, 2022 Instate 9:00am until time of Funeral Mass at 9:30am at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 15020 Hampton, Grosse Pointe Park, 48230.