Mary Ann (Newell) Sparrow

Mary Ann Newell Sparrow, 69, of Mineral Springs, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 23, 1947, daughter to Willa Crenshaw Newell, and the late Leonard Warner Newell. Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 1, 2016 in the Newell Family Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Mike Helms. Mrs. Sparrow is survived by her loving husband, Bill Sparrow; daughter, Charity DiLallo, and husband David; her mother Willa Crenshaw Newell, three sisters, Rita Pettus and husband, Wayne; Freida Edwards, and husband, Todd; Nancy Helms and husband, Mike; nephews; Matthew Helms, and Eric Sparrow; brother sister-in-law Doug Patsy Sparrow, and her beloved dog Maggie. Memorials may be made to Hospice Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 1420 East Seventh St. Charlotte, NC 28204. Gordon Funeral Service is caring for the Sparrow family. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com.