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Frances B. Sparks

1919 - 2013

Frances B. Sparks obituary, 1919-2013, Tupelo, MS

BORN

1919

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Memorial Funeral Home

613 Bunch Street

Corinth, Mississippi

Frances Sparks Obituary

Funeral services for Frances B. Sparks 93 are set for 10:00 a.m. Friday at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenny McGill with burial in the Forrest Memorial Park.

Ms. Sparks died April 15, 2013 at Traceway Manor in Tupelo, MS. She was born December 24, 1919 in Indianapolis, IN. to late Wilbur and Heide Blacketter. She was retired bookkeeper for over 30 years with the Titusville School District in Titusville, Fl. and a member of the Methodist Church.

Preceded in death by her son Blair Sparks Jr, parents, brothers Ronald Blacketter and Marion (Genny) Backetter.

Survived by her daughter Linda Cox of Corinth, MS. Daughter-in-law Connie Sparks of Titusville, Fl. Grandchildren Rob Gibson his wife Sandy, Jennifer Ethridge her husband Steve, Kelly Hart her husband Johnny, Letitia Sparks, LeAnn Richardson her husband John, David Cox his wife Denise. Great Grandchildren Kirk and David Gibson, Cameron Robertson, Karlie, John Adam, Melissa, Amanda, Brady and Logan Hart, Rebecca and Emily Cox. Host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers Rob Gibson, Kirk Gibson, David Gibson, Danny Mincy, Hal Cooper, Chuck Follin

Honorary David Cox, Steve Ethridge, Johnny Hart.

Family will receive friends Thursday from 5 to 8 and Friday 9 to service time.

Condolence can be made at www.memorialcorinth.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 16, 2013.

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