We are sad to announce that on January 22, 2023, at the age of 86, Mary Elizabeth Sparkman of Riceville, Tennessee passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Arthur Riechert and Helen Riechert; her husband Samuel Sparkman; and her children, John Keith and Jeannine Schjolin.

She is survived by : her children, Deborah Tumuty, Scott Keith, Christopher Keith, Sherry Pilarczyk and Thomas Keith; her stepdaughter Pamela West; her sister Avis Christie; her close friends, Marcus Miller and Martha Fugate; her pet Sammie; and also Marcus Blake Miller. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, many friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Serenity Funeral Home of Etowah