Rachel Mangrum

Rachel Sparks Mangrum, age 93, of Buchanan, Tenn., died Monday, April  6, 2015, at  her Care Givers Residence in Paris, Tenn.

Mrs. Mangrum married Paul Watson Mangrum December 14, 1940 and he preceded in death August 2, 1989.

She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was the former teacher of the Nelle Robertson Sunday School Class.   She enjoyed flowers and yardwork  and especially loved her Grandchildren and visiting friends in Benton Co.

She was the daughter of the late Ernest Sparks and the late Laura Floyd Sparks.

Mrs. Mangrum is  survived by One Son, Luther W. "Bud" (Linda) Mangrum of Buchanan, Tenn; One Sister, Hazel Alexander of Eva, Tenn;  Three Brothers, Fred Sparks of Eva, Tenn., Jerry "J-Bird" Sparks of Camden, Tenn., and Darrell Sparks of Arizona;  Grandchildren,  Paula (John) Perkins of Buchanan, TN, Tracy (Tommy) Hayes of Paris, TN,  Dale A. Rogers of Paris, TN;  Great Grandchildren, Lesly (John) Sherman, Morgan Perkins & Fiance Justin Chilcutt, Melinda and Murray Perkins, Jordan, Jamison, Jarrett, & Jackson Hayes; Great Great Grandchildren,  Tyler, Katelyn, & Lydia Sherman; and Special Care Giver,  Rita (Scott) Evans.

Mrs. Mangrum also preceded in death by Daughter, Katie Lou Mangrum;  and brother, Frank Sparks.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St., Paris, Tenn., where visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, April  9, 2015.    Visitation will continue at Trinity United Methodist Church from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Friday, April 10, 2015.     The Funeral Service will be at Trinity United Methodist Church at 2:00 PM Friday, April 10, 2015.

Randy Stephens and Rev. Jolinne Downey will officiate.     Pallbearers will be Tommy Harding, Earl Williams,  Jerry Scarbrough, Leon Rogers, Don Cox, Logan Dodd, Randall Perkins, & Glen Hubbard.

Interment will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Paris, Tenn.

Memorials may be made to:  Henry County Medical Center Hospice,  311 E. Wood St.,  Paris, TN  38242, or Trinity United Methodist Church, 409 N. Wilson St., Paris TN 38242.

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