Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1944
DIED
2023
FUNERAL HOME
Carolyn Sparks Obituary
JONESBOROUGH - Mrs. Carolyn Ann Sparks, age 78, of Jonesborough, passed away on January 09, 2023, at NHC Healthcare of Johnson City.
Carolyn was born on December 17, 1944, in Washington County, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd White & Clara James; her grandmother who raised her, Molly White; husband, Tony Sparks; son, Gregory Griffith; daughter, Renee Tarlton; brother, Lewis White; sister, Marie White; fiancé; Dalmer Cavin.
She was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, painting and loved her animals. Carolyn was always a care giver to others.
Survived by son, Troy Griffith (Jamie); daughter, Christine McCurry (Paul); 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Jody Tarlton; special friend, Dottie Simmons; several nieces & nephews.
Funeral Service will be at 7:00 PM, on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor John Buchanan officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, prior to the service. Graveside service will be at 11:00 AM, on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Fairview Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jody Tarlton, Sage Tarlton, Logan Tarlton, Paul McCurry, Tom Sparks and Jake Sparks. Honorary Pallbearers will be Colby Griffith, Austin Griffith, Billy Franklin and Nick Witt.
Special thanks to the staff and nurses of NHC Healthcare of Johnson City.
Condolences to the Sparks family can be sent online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Carolyn Sparks
Sponsored by Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Carolyn Sparks's name
Memorial Events
for Carolyn Sparks
Funeral services provided by:
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation ServicesHighway 11E 418 W. College Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659
People and places connected with Carolyn
Recent Obituaries
How to support Carolyn's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Carolyn Sparks's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
