Martha was born to Rayburn and Judith Shay Sparks on July 20, 1961. She went to school in the Birmingham, AL area. Martha graduated from the University of Alabama dental school with a degree in dental hygiene. She later worked in accounting and office administration for the Bay Commercial/DRP Company in Tampa for 22 years. Martha was married to Jim Nadar since January 12, 2006. In addition, she was very involved in ministry at her church, Idlewild Baptist Church, particularly as a preschool ministry teacher, and serving in the special needs ministry.
Martha is preceded in death by her father, Rayburn Sparks, and her mother, Judith Shay Johnson.
Martha is survived by her husband Jim; siblings Michael Sparks (Hope), Melissa Lerro (Ralph), and Jay Sparks (Belle); and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service is being planned in the upcoming weeks. Please monitor this online notice for date and time.
Should you wish to make a donation in Martha's name, please direct to Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz, FL.
The families of the Nadars and the Sparks wish to extend our sincere thanks to the medical staff at Adventhealth Carrollwood FL, and the pastors and staff of Idlewild Baptist Church.