Nancy Zeiger Sparks

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Service Schedule
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
621 West Chestnut
Marianna, AR  72360
Monday, December 31, 2018
10:00 A.M.
Memorial Contributions
First United Methodist Church UMY
PO Box 1064
Marianna, AR  72360
Nancy Zeiger Sparks

of Marianna, AR

May 30, 1932 - December 27, 2018

Nancy Zeiger Sparks, 86, of Marianna, Arkansas passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018. She was born Monday, May 30, 1932 to Fred B. Zeiger Sr., and Velva Chambers Zeiger.
She is survived by two sons, Oswald ''Rusty'' Sparks (Jackie Nelson), of Little Rock, Arkansas; Jimmy Sparks (Stacie) of Marianna, Arkansas; one daughter, Cindy Sparks, of Hot Springs, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Lauren Sparks, of N. Little Rock, Arkansas; Dierdre Griffith (John), of Omaha, Arkansas; Sam Ridge (Lynnsy), of Fayetteville, Arkansas; Austin Sparks (Jerri) of Jonesboro, Arkansas; Clint Sparks (Taylor),of Marianna, Arkansas; and eight great-grandchildren, Brennan Frank, Ayden Frank, Cameron Frank, Connor Ridge, Sloane Ridge, Wyatt Griffith, Kallie Sparks and Waylon Sparks, one brother, Ted Zeiger (JoAnn), of Russellville, Arkansas; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Oswald Sparks, one sister, Dottie Zeiger Carter, and one brother James E. Zeiger.
Ms. Sparks loved to read and to write letters. She adored her grandchildren. She also enjoyed watching fox news and gardening. She was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church of Marianna and a member of Chapter AW PEO.
Honorary pallbearers will be Sam Ridge, John Griffith, Austin Sparks and Clint Sparks.
In Lieu of flowers the family request memorials to be made to UMY (United Methodist Youth) at P.O. Box 1064 Marianna, Arkansas, 72360.
Services for Ms. Sparks will be held Monday, December 31, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Arkansas with Brother Glenn Hicks officiating. Family and friends may view and sign online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Marianna

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mike spath
Marianna, AR
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Sunday, January 13, 2019

Sparks family, I am so sorry for your loss. Remember all the great times we all had with her. She was a very good and kind lady and good mother. May God hold and keep her. I will keep you in prayers.

Jim and Cindy Lites
Little Rock, AR
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Saturday, December 29, 2018

Rusty and family, our prayers are with all of you at this time of great loss.

Faye ripper lyons
Judsonia, AR
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Friday, December 28, 2018

I am so very sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I always remember Mrs. Nancy as a beautiful lady both inside and out. She will be missed

Teresa Waldron
Dardanelle, AR
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Friday, December 28, 2018

Rest In Peace my Sweet Aunt Nancy whom I loved so very much. My prayers are with Cindy, Rusty, Jimmy and their families during this time.
None of us were ready to say Goodbye or ever would be yet you were SO BRAVE in this battle and know you are happy to be with the Lord and not suffering.
Will always MISS you and cherish EVERY memory.
You were the BEST sister to Dad. Loved all the funny stories you told of your growing up years together.
You will always live on in our hearts.