Dottie was born May 1, 1952, in Coral Gables, Florida, to Raymond and Betty Phillips Lahla. She married Bobby L. Sparks on January 6, 2007, in Greenville, Texas. She worked as a teacher in both private and public schools. She retired from teaching after ten years with the Campbell ISD. Teaching was her passion. She was a member of Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church and served the Lord as a devout pastor's wife.
Dottie is survived by her husband, Bobby L. Sparks; son, James Clemons and wife, Kristine; daughter, Elisabeth Clemons; step-sons, Brian Sparks and wife, Rachel, Greg Sparks and wife, Whitney; step-daughter, Beckie Rodgers and husband, Jim; sister, Lee Ann Lahla and husband, Dale; grandchildren, Dylan, Korbin, Kaitlyn, Kaylee, Raelynn, Lillian, Ayden, Jayden, Zoey, James Jr., Jayme Ruth, Amanda, Seth, Elijah, Brett, Andrew, Brennon, and Ethan.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Pallbearers will be James Clemons, Dylan Clemons, Brian Sparks, Greg Sparks, Jim Rodgers, and Elija Sparks.
Condolences(18)
David & Anita. Humber
Abilene, TX Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Brother Bobby, we are praying for you & the family during the passing of Dottie & your time of adjustment. We love you !David & Anita. Humber
Abilene, TX Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Brother Bobby, we are praying for you & the family during the passing of Dottie & your time of adjustment. We love you !Glenda Barnes
Denison, TX Monday, January 12, 2026 Prayers 🙏 for peace and comfort while celebrating dotties life.. She brought me so much joy in my heart when we met.. Godspeed dottie. Until we meet again...Darrell Ward
Cleburne, TX Monday, January 12, 2026 Dear Bobby so sorry to hear about Dottie We know the Good Lord has her wrapped in his arms now and she is not suffering anymore. Please know I will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time. R.I. P Dottie. Love Darrell.Josh and Kathrine Woolridge
Henderson, TX Sunday, January 11, 2026 Bro. Bobby, our prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of your precious wife, Dottie.Brandi Murrey
Greenville, TX Sunday, January 11, 2026 Sweet Beckie,I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom. I am keeping you and your family in prayers.
Brandi
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, TX Sunday, January 11, 2026 Great Sunday to Pastor Bobby Spark and Family...♥️♥️♥️our deepest condolences to ma'am Dottie Spark.....
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Beth Clemons
Rowlett, TX Saturday, January 10, 2026 Thank you to everybody who showed up for my family in this time. I love you mom. You will forever be my biggest cheerleader, my best travel buddy, and the best Grammy who always knew the right thing to say and do for these kids!Edward Lewis
Wadena, MN Friday, January 9, 2026 So sorry to hear about your lossLoraine Braddock
Wauchula, FL Friday, January 9, 2026 Dear Bobby, we are praying for God to comfort you since He knows best what it is like to lose someone.It makes me so sad for you that she went home to the Lord on your Anniversary 😢❤️ Just know we love you and we are lifting you up in our prayers.
Randy and Sandra Cloud
Conway, AR Friday, January 9, 2026 Dear Bro. Bobby and family,Sandra and I extend our Christian sympathy to you and all the family in the passing of Dottie.
She went through much pain and suffering and you are commended for being by her side all the way. It’s comforting to know that she is with Jesus and her suffering is over. May our loving Lord bless you and the family with His love and grace during this difficult time.
Love and prayers, Randy and Sandra Cloud
Ethan Dov
Shelbyville, TN Thursday, January 8, 2026 I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for the comforting of the Holy Spirit to provide with peace and strength during this time of grief. May God bless and keep you in all His ways.John and Janice Almquist
Land O Lakes, FL Thursday, January 8, 2026 We are so sorry for your loss but praising God we know she is now in the presence of Jesus for all eternity. We are praying for peace and comfort for you all. Jesus hold Therese loved ones in Your mighty arms and give them comfort.Amy Pope
TULSA, OK Thursday, January 8, 2026 Please accept my sincere condolences.Although I did not have the opportunity to know Dottie personally, I recently met and began working with Bobby, and it is clear how deeply she was loved and how much she meant to her family.
My thoughts are with Bobby and the entire family during this difficult time.
Bro. Mike Russell
Shreveport, LA Thursday, January 8, 2026 Bro. Sparks I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. I know she has been sick along time.We will be praying for you and your family.
May the Lord bless you
Danny Ashburn
Cookeville, TN Thursday, January 8, 2026 No more suffering for Dottie. She will be missed by her husband Bobby and family. We weep more for our selves more than for her absent. We will see her again. It's not the end but the beginning of a Great Life with Jesus.Zenda Faust
Carrollton, MS Thursday, January 8, 2026 Bro Bobby, we at Eastgate’s Baptist in Greenwood Ms have been praying for you for months. We extend our deepest sympathies. God’s grace is so sweet. May God bless you & your family.Dr Artie Lucas
Branson, MO Thursday, January 8, 2026 Bobbie and family. I only had the pleasure of meeting your wife and mother just recently. But, in the conversations we had, it was very easy to see she had a heart for the Lord. We all know where she now resides and that we will all see her again. Our prayers and thoughts go out for you.Blessings,
Dr Artie Lucas
Alderman Ward II
Branson, Missouri