RITA STENNIS SPARKMAN

Rita Pearl Stennis Sparkman entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the age 89.  She was a native of Meridian MS and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Rita was employed with Charity Hospital for 24 years and as a foster grandparent for 15 years at various schools in Algiers. Beloved wife of the late Bonnie Sparkman, Sr. Devoted mother of William Ramos, Larmon Sparkman, Jerome Sparkman, Sr., Bonnie Sparkman, Jr., Jacquelyn Register, Iradell Benn, Deborah Mosley, Geraldine Ramos,  Rita Jackson, and the late Marie Davis; she was also instrumental in the rearing of Henry Jackson, Jamal Jackson, Alvin Jackson, Dominique Sparkman Martin, William Dorsey, Lisa Dorsey Moss, Angela Dorsey, and Antoinette Dorsey. Daughter of the late Harvey Stennis and Geraldine Leon Stennis Powell. Sister of the late Larmon Stennis, Batiste Bradus, Iradell Brown, and Gloria Ann Bradus. Preceded in death by 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Rita is also survived by 36 grandchildren, 58 great grandchildren, 14 great great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 1249 LeBoeuf St.  New Orleans, LA on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the church. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA.  Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA  To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

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