Sheila was born in Charleston County on February 6, 1950 to the late Jack and Julia Dawson.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband John Whitfield Sparger Jr.
She is survived her sons John Whitfield Sparger III and wife Sofie of Lawrenceville, GA, Chris Walling and wife Angela of Pinehurst, NC; grandchildren Madison Walling of Washington, DC, Nolan Walling of Anderson, SC , Sydney Sparger of Lawrenceville, GA; brother Gordon Dawson and wife Susan of Lithia, FL special friend Thomas Fancher of Hickory and her English Bull Dog, Otis.
The family will receive friends Monday, February 3, 2020 from 1:00pm to 1:45pm at Hickory Funeral Home. Memorial service will be held Monday, February 3, 2020 2:00pm at Hickory Funeral Home with Ernie Richards officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to New Life Church, The Life House, 4639 County Home Road, Conover, NC 28613.