Jessie Mae Odom Sparks, age 84, of Hanahan, SC passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 in Charleston, SC. Mrs. Sparks was born on April 23, 1935 in Morganton, GA to the late John Wesley Odom and Bessie Crawford Odom. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Earl Sparks as well as two brothers and five sisters. Mrs. Sparks is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry Sparks Helms and Lenard Helms of Florence, SC, Jenifer Sparks Mehard and David Mehard of Hanahan, SC and Debra Sparks DePue and Glen DePue of Summerville, SC; and three grandchildren, Trevor Mehard of Charleston, SC, Rachel Mehard and her husband Justin Register of Charleston, SC, and Glen L. DePue III of Summerville, SC. Funeral services were held on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from the Akins of Blue Ridge Chapel with Rev. Eric Davenport officiating. Pallbearers were Trevor Mehard, Lenard Helms, Glen DePue, and David Mehard. Interment followed in Hemptown Cemetery. For those desiring, donations in memory of Mrs. Sparks may be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of arrangements. . Funeral Service Akins of Blue Ridge Chapel Thursday, December 05, 2019 11:00 AM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, GA 30513 Directions