Mrs. Peggy Louise Sparkman

Hartsville, Tennessee 93 Passed away at her residence. Please keep the family in your prayers. Peggy Louise (Owens) Sparkman was born on November 27, 1932, in Franklin, Tennessee, she transitioned peacefully from this life on April 22, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and unwavering devotion to God and people. Peggy was the first to racially integrate her high school in Pennsylvania, standing quietly but firmly on the right side of history long before it was comfortable to do so. That same fearless spirit carried her through every season of her life. Though born and partially raised in Franklin, Tennessee, her parents moved to Waynesboro, Pennsylvania - where Peggy finished school, built a life, began her medical career and had a family. When the time came for a new chapter, she was determined to live life on her own terms and she did exactly that. Peggy went on to train as a Registered Nurse and Pharmacist, dedicating her professional life to the care of others. Peggy moved back to Franklin, where she continued her medical career as RN at Williamson Country Hospital. Peggy later served as a Pharmacy Technician for the Veterans Affairs Hospital. She was a devoted mother of the church at Saint John Missionary Baptist Church, where she served in the kitchen and lifted her voice joyfully in the choir for the Lord. Mother Sparkman had an unconditional love for her church family, who in return showed her an undeniable love and appreciation. After she retired, she tended to the land with her husband, Bill. Peggy enjoyed farming and gardening. There is something about a woman rooted in faith also being rooted in the earth. She knew how to grow things — plants, families, friendships, and faith. Peggy had a God-given gift for connection and a gift to gab. It was evident that part of her ministry and purpose on this earth was to stay in touch with people and to check on them. She kept in contact with friends near and far — from grade school classmates to neighbors, from longtime companions to brand new friends she recently made in waiting rooms at doctor’s offices. To know Peggy was to feel seen and remembered. She had a love for building relationships with people. And if you ever wanted to know what was going on, Peggy was your source. She was affectionately and proudly known by many names — Channel 2,4,6, CNN, and 411 — because she had an unmatched ability to keep up with everyone’s business and deliver it daily. The phone was her instrument, and she played it well. Whether she was calling to check on you, catch you up, or simply hear your voice, a conversation with Peggy left you feeling like someone cared enough to check on you. She was the daughter of the late Marie (English) Owens and John Wallace Owens, also preceded in death by her daughters Violet Williams (Quenteen, LaRon, Genese, and Davita) and Lisha Williams (Latia and Tasha). She is survived by her husband, William Sparkman; her siblings John Owens Jr., Bill Owens, Loretta Thomas, Jenny Miller, and Mary Emma Wells; her children Jacqueline Wilson (Gerald and Justin), Nita Murphy (Sareatha, Tiauna, Katreeca, John III, and Callie), and Alja Williams Jr. (Alja III and Kyle); two grandchildren she raised, Latia Marshall and Natasha Murphy. Peggy was blessed to walk this earth with 5 generations of beautiful grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren along with the many dear friends and chosen family who called her their own that we proudly claimed as well. God loved her best.

Mrs. Peggy Louise Sparkman

November 27, 1932 - April 22, 2026