Courtesy of ShelbyCountyToday.Com

11/26/2021

Martha Sparks, 85, of Timpson, Texas, passed away on November 24, 2021, in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was born on September 19, 1936, in Jacksonville, Texas, to the late Vadis H. and Ethel F. Hoover. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas. Interment will follow at County Line Cemetery, Timpson area. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Taylor Funeral Home.

Martha loved to take care of people. She made a career out of doing that very thing as a nurse. Martha cared for her patients greatly. She hurt when they hurt. She was very good at what she did. She carried that caring attitude with her in her daily life. Martha loved her family and friends and always made sure they were taken care of. She was iron-willed and had a very strong personality. Martha loved quilting, country TV and especially loved taking trips to Branson, Missouri. Out of everything, though, she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Martha is survived by:
Her sons,
David Sparks and wife, Liz
Tommy Sparks and wife, Tammy
Howard Sparks and wife, Peggy
Johnny Sparks and wife, Priscilla

Daughter, Julie Tatom and husband, Wade

Grandchildren: 
Joshua Sparks and wife, Andrea
Matthew Sparks and wife, Amberly
Justin Tatom and wife, Stephanie
Candus Martha Tatom
Kimberlee Gaona and husband, Lupe
Jason Sparks and wife, Zenita
Billy Lusk and wife, Natalie
Derek Lusk and wife, Lee Ann
Bradley Lusk and wife, Emily
Lance Sparks and wife, Ashleigh
Turner Julian Sparks and wife, Rebecca

19 great-grandchildren

Numerous nieces, nephews, and other family and friends; and she also leaves behind her beloved cat, MA.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Vadis H. and Ethel F. Hoover; husband, Turner Sparks; infant daughter, Teresa Sparks; brother, Robert Hoover; sisters-in-law, Sue Hoover and Francis Hoover; and numerous other family and friends that she cared for.

To send condolences and sign the online guest book you may go to www.taylorfh.net.

Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.