Ann Sparkman Bell Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ann Sparkman Bell of Hixson, Tennessee, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ann left this world on January 12, 2026 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Martha Jane Earles and Thomas Lansford Sparkman; her siblings, Joe Ben, Frank Martin, Earl Thomas, Billie Orville Sparkman, Martha Christine Oliphant and Aline Sparkman Davis; her sister-in-law Betty Sparkman of Sparta; her nephews, Bobby Sparkman and Tommy Sparkman; and her niece Yuvonne Sparkman Sullivan.
She is survived by: her husband Louis; her daughter Christina Ann Appling (Steve); her grandchildren, Luke and Avery Appling of Acworth Georgia; her children, Amy Nyree Castle (Wes), Adin and Gavin Castle of Hixson; and her sister-in-law Mildred Sparkman of Cleveland.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Red Bank Baptist Church Missions, or the Parkinson's Foundation would be appreciated.
