Virginia Johnston Sparks, 97, of Signal Mountain, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at her home. A native of Cleveland, TN, she had been a resident of her current home for 60 years, and was the wife of the late Milton Ward Sparks. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Thomas L and Lucy Davis Johnston, and her beloved sister, Marion J. Knox. “Gin” worked at the Town of Signal Mountain, alongside her sister, for 38 years, retiring at the age of 83. She enjoyed being surrounded by her children and grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and looked forward to hosting every Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Survivors include three children, Thomas A (Patty)Sparks, Rock Hill SC, Gina S. (Ray)Fletcher, Byhalia MS, Patti S.(Richard) Cole, Signal Mountain; six grandchildren, Ryan Christmas, Casey Sparks, Josh Fletcher, Mitch Fletcher, Cutler Cole, and Emilee Cole; eight great grandchildren, and four nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be 11:30 Friday, August 4, 2017 at Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church with Reverend Margaret Ferguson officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. A private graveside service will be held at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St Jude's Children's Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.
Arrangements under the direction of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-North Chapel, Hixson, TN.
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