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Arrangements professionally directed and exclusively designed for the Mayes Family by:“We wish to express appreciation to everyone for showing such compassion and lovein our time of sorrow. Thank you for the prayers, condolences, flowers, phone calls,texts and other expressions of kindness and sympathy that brought us comfort andstrength during the passing of dear loved one”The Mayes Family8 6 1 9 W i n d s w e p t L a n e ~ H o u s t o n , T e x a s 7 7 0 6 3 ~ ( 7 1 3 ) 7 8 9 - 6 4 4 81 0 2 E . D o u g l a s S t r e e t ~ J e f f e r s o n , T e x a s ~ ( 9 0 3 ) 6 0 1 - 5 0 7 7w w w . s e r e n i t y m o r t u a r y s e r v i c e s . c o m w w . s e r e n i t y m o r t u a r y @ s b c g l o b a l . n e tM A R G R E T T W R I G H T - M A R T I N , O W N E R / F D I CP r o g r a m s D e s i g n e d a n d P r i n t e d B y :M i l l e r A r t s G r a p h i c s , P r i n t i n g & V i d e o I n c . ( 8 3 2 ) 2 0 6 - 5 1 4 0Serenity Mortuary“Where Excellence Is The Standard” Celebrating the Life and Legacy Michael DeBoseHolden MarkoffJonathan JordanChris MackeyEugene MartinCharles MartinLonnie C. Sparks aka Uncle Amos Ken SparksDavid Sparks Stanley SparksSATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025One O'clock In The AfternoonSharpstown Baptist Church7000 Bellaire Blvd ~ Houston, TX 77074Rev. Ricky Concepcion Associate Pastor Rev. Frank C. Porter,OfficiatingHazel JULY 21, 1950 MARCH 15, 2025ΑALPHAΩOMEGA“Oh give thanks unto theLord; he is GOOD for hismercy endureth forever”Psalm 118:29ofSparksMayes Message

Arrangements professionally directed and exclusively designed for the Mayes Family by:“We wish to express appreciation to everyone for showing such compassion and lovein our time of sorrow. Thank you for the prayers, condolences, flowers, phone calls,texts and other expressions of kindness and sympathy that brought us comfort andstrength during the passing of dear loved one”The Mayes Family8 6 1 9 W i n d s w e p t L a n e ~ H o u s t o n , T e x a s 7 7 0 6 3 ~ ( 7 1 3 ) 7 8 9 - 6 4 4 81 0 2 E . D o u g l a s S t r e e t ~ J e f f e r s o n , T e x a s ~ ( 9 0 3 ) 6 0 1 - 5 0 7 7w w w . s e r e n i t y m o r t u a r y s e r v i c e s . c o m w w . s e r e n i t y m o r t u a r y @ s b c g l o b a l . n e tM A R G R E T T W R I G H T - M A R T I N , O W N E R / F D I CP r o g r a m s D e s i g n e d a n d P r i n t e d B y :M i l l e r A r t s G r a p h i c s , P r i n t i n g & V i d e o I n c . ( 8 3 2 ) 2 0 6 - 5 1 4 0Serenity Mortuary“Where Excellence Is The Standard” Celebrating the Life and Legacy Michael DeBoseHolden MarkoffJonathan JordanChris MackeyEugene MartinCharles MartinLonnie C. Sparks aka Uncle Amos Ken SparksDavid Sparks Stanley SparksSATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025One O'clock In The AfternoonSharpstown Baptist Church7000 Bellaire Blvd ~ Houston, TX 77074Rev. Ricky Concepcion Associate Pastor Rev. Frank C. Porter,OfficiatingHazel JULY 21, 1950 MARCH 15, 2025ΑALPHAΩOMEGA“Oh give thanks unto theLord; he is GOOD for hismercy endureth forever”Psalm 118:29ofSparksMayes

Arrangements professionally directed and exclusively designed for the Mayes Family by:“We wish to express appreciation to everyone for showing such compassion and lovein our time of sorrow. Thank you for the prayers, condolences, flowers, phone calls,texts and other expressions of kindness and sympathy that brought us comfort andstrength during the passing of dear loved one”The Mayes Family8 6 1 9 W i n d s w e p t L a n e ~ H o u s t o n , T e x a s 7 7 0 6 3 ~ ( 7 1 3 ) 7 8 9 - 6 4 4 81 0 2 E . D o u g l a s S t r e e t ~ J e f f e r s o n , T e x a s ~ ( 9 0 3 ) 6 0 1 - 5 0 7 7w w w . s e r e n i t y m o r t u a r y s e r v i c e s . c o m w w . s e r e n i t y m o r t u a r y @ s b c g l o b a l . n e tM A R G R E T T W R I G H T - M A R T I N , O W N E R / F D I CP r o g r a m s D e s i g n e d a n d P r i n t e d B y :M i l l e r A r t s G r a p h i c s , P r i n t i n g & V i d e o I n c . ( 8 3 2 ) 2 0 6 - 5 1 4 0Serenity Mortuary“Where Excellence Is The Standard” Celebrating the Life and Legacy Michael DeBoseHolden MarkoffJonathan JordanChris MackeyEugene MartinCharles MartinLonnie C. Sparks aka Uncle Amos Ken SparksDavid Sparks Stanley SparksSATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025One O'clock In The AfternoonSharpstown Baptist Church7000 Bellaire Blvd ~ Houston, TX 77074Rev. Ricky Concepcion Associate Pastor Rev. Frank C. Porter,OfficiatingHazel JULY 21, 1950 MARCH 15, 2025ΑALPHAΩOMEGA“Oh give thanks unto theLord; he is GOOD for hismercy endureth forever”Psalm 118:29ofSparksMayes

It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing ofmy mother Hazel Sparks Mayes. On July 21, 1950Hazel was born to Charlie and Hattie Sparks in Wharton, Texas. She was one of three girls in a familywith 13 children. Hazel lived the majority of her life inHouston, Texas. She dabbled in several professions onher life journey such as a beautician, she owned a recordstore and helped run a catering company, amongst otherthings.However, she seemed to find her calling as a governessand house keeper in the 90’s. Hazel played an impactfulrole in the lives of several families. Having an especiallytremendous influence on the children of these familieswith her overwhelming love and infectious disposition.Ultimately she embraced these families as her own andthey in turn embraced her enthusiastically.In a word a Hazel could be described as a lioness. Shewas fierce and fearless when needed and at the sametime she cared deeply for those who were important toher. She was not without flaws and she faced manychallenges in life. However, she knew who she was andshe walked her path with dignity and grace.She was a wonderful loving, caring, mother to two sonsHoward J. Farris and Johnny R. Mayes Jr. She enjoyedloving and spending precious moments with hergrandchildren and her family. Hazel returned home toGod on March 15, 2025, at her home in Houston, shewas 74 years old.She was preceded in death by her Father: Charlie SparksMother: Hattie Sparks; Brothers: Arthur Sparks, CarlSparks, Lonnie B. Sparks, Ernest Sparks; Sister: DarcyMackey and Son: Howard J. FarrisShe leaves to cherish her memory: Her Son - JohnnyRay. Mayes Jr.; 3 Grandsons : Josh Duvall, HowardFarris, Kobe Farris; 1 Granddaughter : Marikka MayesSister : Charlene Martin; Brothers: Lonnie C. Sparks,Stanley Sparks, David Sparks, Kenneth Sparks alongwith a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.Order Of ServiceProcessionalClergy/Family Reading of the Holy ScripturesOld Testament & New Testament Rev. Bill King Southwest “The Bridge” Christian CenterDr. Gregg J. Patrick, Senior PastorPrayer of Comfort Rev. James BlakeTrue Light Missionary Baptist ChurchRev. Craig Taylor, Senior PastorSONG OF PRAISE Sister Treasure JacksonGalilee Baptist ChurchRev. Byron Wyatt, PastorTributes & Expressions2 Minutes PleaseSONG OF PRAISE Deacon Joseph PattersonPilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist ChurchRev. Daymond A. Wilkins, PastorResolutions & AcknowledgmentsWords Of Comfort Family TributesRev. Marilyn White Senior Pastor ofTrinity East United Methodist ChurchJohnny Ray Mayes Jr. The Potter’s House - DallasBishop T. D. Jakes, PastorObituary ReadingSong of PraiseRev. DaMarcus TaylorSt. John Missionary Baptist ChurchDr. Terrence Grant-Malone, PastorEulogyRev. Frank C. PorterPilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist ChurchRev. Daymond A. Wilkins, Pastor RecessionalSerenity Mortuary In ChargeA Glimpse Back...Hazel Sparks MayesThe Legacy of JULY 21, 1950 - MARCH 15, 2025“Weep Not For Me”Weep not for me though I have goneinto that gentle night.Grieve if you will, but not for longUpon my soul’s sweet flight.I am at peace, my soul’s at restThere is no need for tears.For with your love I was so blessedFor all those many years.There is no pain, I suffer notThe fear is now all gonePut now these things out of your thoughts in your memory I live on.Remember not my fight for breathRemember not the strifePlease do not dwell upon my deathBut celebrate my life.Love,Hazel

It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing ofmy mother Hazel Sparks Mayes. On July 21, 1950Hazel was born to Charlie and Hattie Sparks in Wharton, Texas. She was one of three girls in a familywith 13 children. Hazel lived the majority of her life inHouston, Texas. She dabbled in several professions onher life journey such as a beautician, she owned a recordstore and helped run a catering company, amongst otherthings.However, she seemed to find her calling as a governessand house keeper in the 90’s. Hazel played an impactfulrole in the lives of several families. Having an especiallytremendous influence on the children of these familieswith her overwhelming love and infectious disposition.Ultimately she embraced these families as her own andthey in turn embraced her enthusiastically.In a word a Hazel could be described as a lioness. Shewas fierce and fearless when needed and at the sametime she cared deeply for those who were important toher. She was not without flaws and she faced manychallenges in life. However, she knew who she was andshe walked her path with dignity and grace.She was a wonderful loving, caring, mother to two sonsHoward J. Farris and Johnny R. Mayes Jr. She enjoyedloving and spending precious moments with hergrandchildren and her family. Hazel returned home toGod on March 15, 2025, at her home in Houston, shewas 74 years old.She was preceded in death by her Father: Charlie SparksMother: Hattie Sparks; Brothers: Arthur Sparks, CarlSparks, Lonnie B. Sparks, Ernest Sparks; Sister: DarcyMackey and Son: Howard J. FarrisShe leaves to cherish her memory: Her Son - JohnnyRay. Mayes Jr.; 3 Grandsons : Josh Duvall, HowardFarris, Kobe Farris; 1 Granddaughter : Marikka MayesSister : Charlene Martin; Brothers: Lonnie C. Sparks,Stanley Sparks, David Sparks, Kenneth Sparks alongwith a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.Order Of ServiceProcessionalClergy/Family Reading of the Holy ScripturesOld Testament & New Testament Rev. Bill King Southwest “The Bridge” Christian CenterDr. Gregg J. Patrick, Senior PastorPrayer of Comfort Rev. James BlakeTrue Light Missionary Baptist ChurchRev. Craig Taylor, Senior PastorSONG OF PRAISE Sister Treasure JacksonGalilee Baptist ChurchRev. Byron Wyatt, PastorTributes & Expressions2 Minutes PleaseSONG OF PRAISE Deacon Joseph PattersonPilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist ChurchRev. Daymond A. Wilkins, PastorResolutions & AcknowledgmentsWords Of Comfort Family TributesRev. Marilyn White Senior Pastor ofTrinity East United Methodist ChurchJohnny Ray Mayes Jr. The Potter’s House - DallasBishop T. D. Jakes, PastorObituary ReadingSong of PraiseRev. DaMarcus TaylorSt. John Missionary Baptist ChurchDr. Terrence Grant-Malone, PastorEulogyRev. Frank C. PorterPilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist ChurchRev. Daymond A. Wilkins, Pastor RecessionalSerenity Mortuary In ChargeA Glimpse Back...Hazel Sparks MayesThe Legacy of JULY 21, 1950 - MARCH 15, 2025“Weep Not For Me”Weep not for me though I have goneinto that gentle night.Grieve if you will, but not for longUpon my soul’s sweet flight.I am at peace, my soul’s at restThere is no need for tears.For with your love I was so blessedFor all those many years.There is no pain, I suffer notThe fear is now all gonePut now these things out of your thoughts in your memory I live on.Remember not my fight for breathRemember not the strifePlease do not dwell upon my deathBut celebrate my life.Love,Hazel

It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing ofmy mother Hazel Sparks Mayes. On July 21, 1950Hazel was born to Charlie and Hattie Sparks in Wharton, Texas. She was one of three girls in a familywith 13 children. Hazel lived the majority of her life inHouston, Texas. She dabbled in several professions onher life journey such as a beautician, she owned a recordstore and helped run a catering company, amongst otherthings.However, she seemed to find her calling as a governessand house keeper in the 90’s. Hazel played an impactfulrole in the lives of several families. Having an especiallytremendous influence on the children of these familieswith her overwhelming love and infectious disposition.Ultimately she embraced these families as her own andthey in turn embraced her enthusiastically.In a word a Hazel could be described as a lioness. Shewas fierce and fearless when needed and at the sametime she cared deeply for those who were important toher. She was not without flaws and she faced manychallenges in life. However, she knew who she was andshe walked her path with dignity and grace.She was a wonderful loving, caring, mother to two sonsHoward J. Farris and Johnny R. Mayes Jr. She enjoyedloving and spending precious moments with hergrandchildren and her family. Hazel returned home toGod on March 15, 2025, at her home in Houston, shewas 74 years old.She was preceded in death by her Father: Charlie SparksMother: Hattie Sparks; Brothers: Arthur Sparks, CarlSparks, Lonnie B. Sparks, Ernest Sparks; Sister: DarcyMackey and Son: Howard J. FarrisShe leaves to cherish her memory: Her Son - JohnnyRay. Mayes Jr.; 3 Grandsons : Josh Duvall, HowardFarris, Kobe Farris; 1 Granddaughter : Marikka MayesSister : Charlene Martin; Brothers: Lonnie C. Sparks,Stanley Sparks, David Sparks, Kenneth Sparks alongwith a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.Order Of ServiceProcessionalClergy/Family Reading of the Holy ScripturesOld Testament & New Testament Rev. Bill King Southwest “The Bridge” Christian CenterDr. Gregg J. Patrick, Senior PastorPrayer of Comfort Rev. James BlakeTrue Light Missionary Baptist ChurchRev. Craig Taylor, Senior PastorSONG OF PRAISE Sister Treasure JacksonGalilee Baptist ChurchRev. Byron Wyatt, PastorTributes & Expressions2 Minutes PleaseSONG OF PRAISE Deacon Joseph PattersonPilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist ChurchRev. Daymond A. Wilkins, PastorResolutions & AcknowledgmentsWords Of Comfort Family TributesRev. Marilyn White Senior Pastor ofTrinity East United Methodist ChurchJohnny Ray Mayes Jr. The Potter’s House - DallasBishop T. D. Jakes, PastorObituary ReadingSong of PraiseRev. DaMarcus TaylorSt. John Missionary Baptist ChurchDr. Terrence Grant-Malone, PastorEulogyRev. Frank C. PorterPilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist ChurchRev. Daymond A. Wilkins, Pastor RecessionalSerenity Mortuary In ChargeA Glimpse Back...Hazel Sparks MayesThe Legacy of JULY 21, 1950 - MARCH 15, 2025“Weep Not For Me”Weep not for me though I have goneinto that gentle night.Grieve if you will, but not for longUpon my soul’s sweet flight.I am at peace, my soul’s at restThere is no need for tears.For with your love I was so blessedFor all those many years.There is no pain, I suffer notThe fear is now all gonePut now these things out of your thoughts in your memory I live on.Remember not my fight for breathRemember not the strifePlease do not dwell upon my deathBut celebrate my life.Love,Hazel

It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing ofmy mother Hazel Sparks Mayes. On July 21, 1950Hazel was born to Charlie and Hattie Sparks in Wharton, Texas. She was one of three girls in a familywith 13 children. Hazel lived the majority of her life inHouston, Texas. She dabbled in several professions onher life journey such as a beautician, she owned a recordstore and helped run a catering company, amongst otherthings.However, she seemed to find her calling as a governessand house keeper in the 90’s. Hazel played an impactfulrole in the lives of several families. Having an especiallytremendous influence on the children of these familieswith her overwhelming love and infectious disposition.Ultimately she embraced these families as her own andthey in turn embraced her enthusiastically.In a word a Hazel could be described as a lioness. Shewas fierce and fearless when needed and at the sametime she cared deeply for those who were important toher. She was not without flaws and she faced manychallenges in life. However, she knew who she was andshe walked her path with dignity and grace.She was a wonderful loving, caring, mother to two sonsHoward J. Farris and Johnny R. Mayes Jr. She enjoyedloving and spending precious moments with hergrandchildren and her family. Hazel returned home toGod on March 15, 2025, at her home in Houston, shewas 74 years old.She was preceded in death by her Father: Charlie SparksMother: Hattie Sparks; Brothers: Arthur Sparks, CarlSparks, Lonnie B. Sparks, Ernest Sparks; Sister: DarcyMackey and Son: Howard J. FarrisShe leaves to cherish her memory: Her Son - JohnnyRay. Mayes Jr.; 3 Grandsons : Josh Duvall, HowardFarris, Kobe Farris; 1 Granddaughter : Marikka MayesSister : Charlene Martin; Brothers: Lonnie C. Sparks,Stanley Sparks, David Sparks, Kenneth Sparks alongwith a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.Order Of ServiceProcessionalClergy/Family Reading of the Holy ScripturesOld Testament & New Testament Rev. Bill King Southwest “The Bridge” Christian CenterDr. Gregg J. Patrick, Senior PastorPrayer of Comfort Rev. James BlakeTrue Light Missionary Baptist ChurchRev. Craig Taylor, Senior PastorSONG OF PRAISE Sister Treasure JacksonGalilee Baptist ChurchRev. Byron Wyatt, PastorTributes & Expressions2 Minutes PleaseSONG OF PRAISE Deacon Joseph PattersonPilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist ChurchRev. Daymond A. Wilkins, PastorResolutions & AcknowledgmentsWords Of Comfort Family TributesRev. Marilyn White Senior Pastor ofTrinity East United Methodist ChurchJohnny Ray Mayes Jr. The Potter’s House - DallasBishop T. D. Jakes, PastorObituary ReadingSong of PraiseRev. DaMarcus TaylorSt. John Missionary Baptist ChurchDr. Terrence Grant-Malone, PastorEulogyRev. Frank C. PorterPilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist ChurchRev. Daymond A. Wilkins, Pastor RecessionalSerenity Mortuary In ChargeA Glimpse Back...Hazel Sparks MayesThe Legacy of JULY 21, 1950 - MARCH 15, 2025“Weep Not For Me”Weep not for me though I have goneinto that gentle night.Grieve if you will, but not for longUpon my soul’s sweet flight.I am at peace, my soul’s at restThere is no need for tears.For with your love I was so blessedFor all those many years.There is no pain, I suffer notThe fear is now all gonePut now these things out of your thoughts in your memory I live on.Remember not my fight for breathRemember not the strifePlease do not dwell upon my deathBut celebrate my life.Love,Hazel

Arrangements professionally directed and exclusively designed for the Mayes Family by:“We wish to express appreciation to everyone for showing such compassion and lovein our time of sorrow. Thank you for the prayers, condolences, flowers, phone calls,texts and other expressions of kindness and sympathy that brought us comfort andstrength during the passing of dear loved one”The Mayes Family8 6 1 9 W i n d s w e p t L a n e ~ H o u s t o n , T e x a s 7 7 0 6 3 ~ ( 7 1 3 ) 7 8 9 - 6 4 4 81 0 2 E . D o u g l a s S t r e e t ~ J e f f e r s o n , T e x a s ~ ( 9 0 3 ) 6 0 1 - 5 0 7 7w w w . s e r e n i t y m o r t u a r y s e r v i c e s . c o m w w . s e r e n i t y m o r t u a r y @ s b c g l o b a l . n e tM A R G R E T T W R I G H T - M A R T I N , O W N E R / F D I CP r o g r a m s D e s i g n e d a n d P r i n t e d B y :M i l l e r A r t s G r a p h i c s , P r i n t i n g & V i d e o I n c . ( 8 3 2 ) 2 0 6 - 5 1 4 0Serenity Mortuary“Where Excellence Is The Standard” Celebrating the Life and Legacy Michael DeBoseHolden MarkoffJonathan JordanChris MackeyEugene MartinCharles MartinLonnie C. Sparks aka Uncle Amos Ken SparksDavid Sparks Stanley SparksSATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025One O'clock In The AfternoonSharpstown Baptist Church7000 Bellaire Blvd ~ Houston, TX 77074Rev. Ricky Concepcion Associate Pastor Rev. Frank C. Porter,OfficiatingHazel JULY 21, 1950 MARCH 15, 2025ΑALPHAΩOMEGA“Oh give thanks unto theLord; he is GOOD for hismercy endureth forever”Psalm 118:29ofSparksMayes