Brenda Sparks

Brenda C. Sparks, 79, of Jackson passed away peacefully Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, at her home, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born June 5, 1943, in Burfordville, daughter of Russell and Delthia Eakins Crader. She and Wilburn Sparks were married Oct. 30, 1965, at Crump General Baptist Church. After meeting at the Jackson Skating Rink, they shared more than 56 years honoring their commitment to God and one another.

Brenda was a 1961 graduate of Delta High School. She was a member of Cape County Cowboy Church and a previous member of First General Baptist Church in Jackson. After her children reached school age, she went to work for Jackson Exchange Bank, Boatman's Bank and retired from Bank of Missouri in 2008. She had a passion for decorating and spent many years as a Home Interiors consultant helping others decorate their homes.

Her family will remember her being faithful and just, always setting a Godly and humble example for them. She loved to quietly serve the Lord, read the Bible and spend time cooking for her family. Her grandchildren will always cherish her barbecue meatballs and the time she spent playing games with them.

Loving survivors include her devoted husband, Wilburn; three children, Kevin Sparks and Garrett (Amy) Sparks, both of Jackson, and Amber (Jason) Weaver of St. Louis; and eight grandchildren, BreeAnna (Adam), Bryce, Braydon, Noah, Grant, Elise, Alana and Tobias.

Also surviving are a brother, R. David (Gail) Crader; two dear aunts, Deanna (Vincent) Friedrich and Darlene Eakins; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and in--laws.

Brenda was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Shelley Sparks, and her parents.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Mike Huffman officiating. Interment will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to Southeast Hospice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.