Joni Jean Sparks - aka Granny Red Age 63, a resident of Evansville, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. She was born April 18, 1958 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the daughter of James L. "Red" and Geraldine Elizabeth (Caywood) Sturdy. She was Preceded in death by her parents James and Geraldine Sturdy and her nephew Anthony Carlton. Survivors include her husband Tom Sparks, her daughter Sonia Taylor and Husband Jason Taylor of Summers, Arkansas, one step-son JB Sparks of Evansville, Arkansas; two sisters Jamie Reed and husband Paul Don of Morrow, Arkansas, LaRita Carlton and husband Richard of Vian, Oklahoma, one brother Brit Sturdy and wife Debbie of Ft Worth, Texas, six grandchildren Colton Taylor and wife Megan of Ft. Gratiot, Michigan, Callie Taylor of DeMoines, Iowa, Devin Martin, Daxton Sparks, Torie Sparks, all of Van Buren, Braxton Sparks of Evansville; two great-grandchildren Kennedy Taylor and Breccan Martin numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, January 29th, 2022, at Liberty Baptist Church in Dutch Mills, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Willard Walker Hospice Home 325 Longview Dr. Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703. Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com.