SPARKMAN, BARBARA JEAN GARNER – left us January 8, 2012. She left behind her husband of 43 years Howard; her best friend and daughter Donna; 3 loving sons Thomas, Jarrett, and Stephen; the greatest mom a person can have, Ruby, 3 sisters who knew they had the best big sister ever, Fran, Bev, and Judy; a brother George (Pete) who was her protector; and 6 grandchildren who made her eyes sparkle. Family and friends will gather at Donna and Keith Heiskell’s house in Maynardville Thursday at 3pm. You are invited to leave your condolences and sign Barbara’s guestbook on our website www.weaverfuneralservices.com Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home.