Glenna Naomi Metcalf Sparks, 78, of Thaxton, died Sunday, October 27, 2019. She was born in Flag Pond, TN on July 3, 1941 a daughter of the late Ulys Metcalf and Carrie Hensley Metcalf. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Sparks. She is survived by her son, David Sparks and wife Michelle; two grandsons, Joshua Sparks, Ryan Sparks; granddaughter, Brigitte Sparks; brother, George Metcalf and wife Shirlene; two sisters, Catherine Collera, Aldree Slagle and husband Jack; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. A funeral service will be held 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Burch-Messier Walnut Street Chapel, 1235 Walnut St. Bedford, with Rev. Mike Houff officiating. A burial will follow on Thursday at Divide Cemetery, Flag Pond, TN. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.