Anna Christine "Tina" Sparks, also lovingly known at Nanny, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Aaron Sparks, her two sisters, Mildred and Mary Elizabeth, and her grandson, David Sparks.

She is survived by her three children, Buddy (Trish) Sparks, Carol (Robert) Pruitt and Lori Franklin. She also leaves behind three grandchildren, Ashley (Barry) Holland, Stacy Willis, and Jesse Franklin; five great-grandchildren, Crista Holland, Chase Holland, Jack Willis Cole Willis and Hallie Willis; a brother, Tony (Nancy) Deaton; and multiple nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family would like to thank the compassionate staff at Pinnacle of Southaven and Spring Valley Hospice.