Sheila P. Sparling

Sheila P. Sparling, born in Massena, NY, and long-time resident of Painted Post, NY, departed from us on October 10, 2023. An unforgettable woman, Sheila was a beacon of laughter and love to all who knew her. Her life was a testament to her generous and loving nature filled with kindness.

Sheila, a retiree from Pathways in Corning, NY, had a deep passion for her work with individuals with disabilities and providing foster care, transforming countless lives with her thoughtful and compassionate approach. A lover of life's simple pleasures, she was an avid reader, bird watcher, and had a particular fondness for flower gardening. She often found solace in the beauty of her backyard, and her love for her family and friends was as vibrant as the flowers she tended. Sheila had an infectious sense of humor that was a source of joy and comfort to all around her; she was always the one to make everyone laugh and feel loved.

Sheila is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Sparling, whom she married on August 4, 1984; her brother, Harry (Peggy) Podgurski; and her children: Tim (Bruce) Sharp-Ward, Patrick (Julie) Sharp, Jill Durkin, and Tom (Sara) Sparling. She was a cherished grandmother to six and a great-grandmother to two.

Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Ella Podgurski, and her sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Elmer Sigouin.

Calling Hours for Sheila will be held on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 4-6 PM at Haughey Funeral Home, Inc., 216 East 1st Street in Corning, NY.

Memorial donations can be made in Sheila's name to the Southeast Steuben County Library, 300 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Suite 101, Corning, NY 14830, https://ssclibrary.org/donate/.

Sheila's family has entrusted her care to Haughey Funeral Home, Inc. As we celebrate her life, we invite you to share your cherished memories of Sheila, and upload photos on her memorial page at www.haugheyfuneralhome.com. Her laughter, love, and legacy will continue to live on in our hearts, and your shared memories will serve as a testament to the remarkable woman she was.