Margaret Ann Ray Sparks,82, of Beebe went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2015. Born and raised in rural Pulaski County, Margaret worked as insurance office manager for 30 years. A lifelong Baptist, Margaret began teaching Sunday school in 1955 and has led WMU and taught bible studies until 2012. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Beebe.

She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Sparks, son and daughter in law, Larry and Sharon Skinner Sparks and brothers Leon Ray and Oliver Ray.

She is survived by her daughter, Becky (Randy) Harrington, son Tim (Carol) Sparks 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and sister Betty (Paul) Russell.

Visitation is Saturday March 28, 2015 from 10-12 at First Baptist Church in Beebe. Graveside service will be 3 pm at Crystal Hill Cemetery Lawson Rd @ Crystal Valley Rd in Little Rock Arkansas.

To send online condolence www.thomasfuneralservice.com Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Service in Cabot, Arkansas 501-941-7888