Audresa affectionately nicknamed "Lisa" or "Granny", and called by her mother and brothers, "Dresa."

She was born on February 2, 1968, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Gary Sparks and Anna Fleming.

Audresa loved her family, friends, and life itself. She made sure she lived it to the fullest. She was blessed with four grandchildren who she gave her all to, whenever she could. She was a loving mother; a caring daughter; a protective sister; and a wonderful loyal friend. She loved her family. She had strong faith in God which made her fearless through her journey.

Audresa loved to travel. She lived in many places and saw much of the world. She found her home in Tampa, Florida in 2012. She was a social butterfly and one of the best interior decorators. She loved to dance and was always the life of the party. Audresa touched the lives of many. Her loving heart, big smile, combined with her perseverance will be carried in the hearts of her loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Ellen M. Belcher, and Maggie Sparks; grandfathers, John H. Belcher, Sr., and Jody Sparks; uncles, Larry Fleming, John "Jun Jun" H. Belcher, and Richard Sparks; and cousin, Stacy Fleming.

She leaves precious memories with her parents, Gary Sparks (Annie), and Anna Fleming; fianc, Chris Carr; children, William "Chris" Hawkins, Jr. (Kaylah), Andria Hawkins, and Tim Roper; brothers, Melvin Fleming (Shannon), Donte Fleming (Missy), Gary Sparks, Jr., and Terry Sparks; sisters, Bernita Hamilton, Brittany Elder-Sofer, and Anita Sparks; grandchildren, William "Baby Chris" Hawkins III, Krissy Hawkins, Kael Hawkins, and Sophia Roper; aunts, Julia Belcher, Arlene Fleming, and Cynthia Sparks; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins; and best friends, Beverly Buford, Karen Garcia, Kelly Newman, and Gail Benton.

Visitation
Friday, June 3, 2022
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Aikens Funeral Home
2708 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33610

Funeral Service
Friday, June 3, 2022
1:00 PM
Aikens Funeral Home
2708 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33610