Mary Sue “Susie” Sparks, 81, of Cuero peacefully passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024. She was born December 5, 1942 in Cuero to Richard and Jeanette Blackwell Miller. She married David Sparks on March 3, 1962 at Grace Episcopal Church in Cuero and together, they had 3 little rambunctious boys. While David was serving in the United States Navy and was away on maneuvers for nine months at a time, she cared for the boys all by herself and although it was a difficult and daunting task, she performed in an exemplary fashion. Susie’s most important things on earth were God, her husband and her family. She became an ordained minister later in life and blessed many people through her love of Christ.
She is survived by her husband of sixty-two years, David; sons, Wade Sparks and wife, Teena , Clint Sparks and wife, Maria; sister, Margie Lassman; brother, Sid Duderstadt; grandchildren, Sarah Sparks, Stephen Sparks and wife, Addison, Robert Sparks, Tia Rabeaux and husband, Timothy and great-grandchildren, Arraya Sparks, Remington Sparks, Ava Elyse Rabeaux and Jonah Rebeaux.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Clay Sparks and brother, Billy Miller.
Visitation will be held Saturday, August 31, 1:00 PM at Freund Funeral Home with Memorial Services to follow at 2:00 PM with Bishop Paula Hopkins officiating.
A special thank you to Carolyn Armstrong and Bishop Paula Hopkins for the wonderful love and care you showed to Susie. We never had to worry about her because you both cared for her in ways only family can. You are both Angels on Earth!
In lieu of flowers and plants memorial contributions may be made to My Father’s House, P.O. Box 635, Cuero, TX 77954.
You may sign the guestbook or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome. com.
Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.
