FALL RIVER… Elizabeth M. (Sparks) Eckels, 58, of Fall River passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
She was the longtime companion of the late Frank Souza.
Born in Fort Knox, KY, she was a daughter of Clifton A. Sparks of Florida and the late Barbara J. (Johns) Sparks.
Mrs. Eckels had earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and had most recently worked as an Assistant Deli Manager for Seabra Foods. She enjoyed crocheting in her free time but above anything else, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Along with her father, survivors include her children: Scott Eckels of Fall River, Josh Raposo of New Bedford, Christopher Eckels, David Eckels and Amanda Eckels, all of Virginia; her grandchildren: Scott, Jr. Sage, Sky, Trenton, Harland and Nick; her siblings: Barbara Sparks, Sarah Thompson, Sugar Register, James Fulford, and Clifford “Harry” Fulford, all of Florida; several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Clifton A. Sparks, Jr.
There are no services scheduled at this time.