Patricia Jean SPARLING-DARDEN

SPARLING-DARDEN, Patricia Jean, age 58, of Lansing, formerly of Flint, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. Private family services will be held at a later date. Those desiring may make donations to the Humane Society in Patricia's memory. Patricia was born March 24, 1951 the daughter of Henry and Betty (Romig) Sparling. She married William Darden on September 24, 2005. Patricia graduated from Ainsworth High School and earned her degree in Nursing from Lansing Community College. She loved animals of all varieties, especially her cat, Kitty. Surviving are her husband William; mother Betty Sparling; sister, Barbara Sparling of Davison; brother, David Sparling (Rhonda) of Grand Blanc; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry; sister, Diane Sparling; and niece, Melissa Weaver. Online condolences and tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com