Janet Sparks Tackett Obituary
The family of Janet Sparks Tackett of Selmer, Tennessee announces her passing on October 4, 2026. Janet, born on October 30, 1931, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Janet Sparks Tackett to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Marvin Sparks and Virginia Sparks; her husband Walter B.; her grandfather Tackett Jr. Walter; and her great great grandchild Carter Shelton.
She is survived by: her daughters, Karen Phillips (Allen) of Hernando, Linda Crump (Joe) of Selmer and Mary Jane Smith (Myron) of Reagan, Tennessee; her grandchildren, Stephanie Rowland Purviance (Daniel), Janet Bunch (Chris), Angela Denise Darby, Laura Beth Tull (Brian), Joe Crump Jr. (Rachel), Michael Crump, Lori Henry (Jeff) and Carrie Breeden (Joe); her great grandchildren, Ashley Rowland, Tyler Rowland, Hunter Rowland, Sarah Katherine Bunch, Emma Dickey, Ames Crump, Olive Tull, McKenzie Bell, Colton and Lenzie Breeden; her great great grandchild Brayden Rowland; and her brother Richard Sparks (Brenda). She is also survived by extended family, and dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Shackelford Funeral Directors - Selmer (160 Cypress Ave, Selmer, TN 38375). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Shackelford Funeral Directors - Selmer Starts (160 Cypress Ave, Selmer, TN 38375). A burial will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 at the Oak Hill Cemetery (500 Peach St, Selmer, TN 38375).
