1954 - 2024
1954 - 2024
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1954
2024
Frances E Miller, Age 70 passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024. At Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN.
She was born in Cookeville, TN on April 1, 1954 to the late Waymon and Irene Sparks.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arnold Miller Sr.; children, Jeffery Dale Miller, Melissa Nail Sparks; siblings, Mary Nelson, Hollis Sparks, Raymond Sparks, John Sparks, Riley Sparks, Geneva Sparks, Rosnella Sparks, David Sparks; brother-in-law, Charlie Lumpkin; son-in-law, Tom Richardson, great grandchildren, Paige Williams, Liam Alexander Gunnels, Rayland Grayson Cole Gunnels.
Survivors include her children, Elaine Richardson, Dewayne Miller, Melinda (Jason) Lewis, Arnold “AJ” Miller Jr.; grandchildren, Teresa (Vergil) Newby, , Josh Richardson, Emily Alred, Virginia Gunnels, Elijah Miller, Joseph Lewis, Austin Miller, Timothy Lewis, Andrew Lewis, Abigail Lewis; nineteen great grandchildren; siblings, Eddie Dean (Martha)Sparks, Martha Jo Lumpkin; sister-in-law, Jill Sparks; longtime companion, John Steven Pailet; special friend, Sandy Brown.
Arrangements:
Visitation will be Saturday December 28, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. At Peeled Chestnut Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be Saturday December 28, 2024 starting at 1:00 pm at Peeled Chestnut Methodist Church. Officiating will be Bro. Jeff Randolph. Interment will be at Peeled Chestnut Cemetery.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.thurmanfuneral.com.
Thurman Funeral Home is Honored to assist the Family with arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
44 North Main Street, Sparta, TN 38583

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