BEAUFORD, Cheryl T. (Sparks) of Norwood, formerly of Marietta, GA, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2017 following a long illness. Beloved daughter of Harold and Rita (Melanson) Sparks of E. Falmouth; loving wife of the late Ronald Beauford; devoted sister of Gary Sparks and his wife Betty of Norwood; cherished aunt of Sean Sparks and his wife Amy of Norfolk and Scott Sparks and his wife Rachel of Millis; dear great-aunt of Mackenzie and Walker Sparks. A celebration of Cheryl's life will be held at Sky Restaurant on Saturday, April 1, 2017 from1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Memorial contributions in memory of Cheryl T. Beauford may be made to the Neponset Valley Humane Society, PO Box 544, Norwood, MA 02062.