Lisa Ann Sparks, age 56, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 28, 2022, surrounded by those she loved most. Preceded in death by mother, Kathleen Gentry; grandmother, Ruth Irene Hicks, and brother Tommy Hicks. She is survived by brothers, William “Bill” (Gloria) Hicks, and Roger Gentry; children, Heather (Dallas) Dalton, Melanie (Kyle) Wheeler, Sarah (Tyler) Pitts, and Caleb Burkhart; former husband of 30 years, Ronald E. Sparks; grandchildren, Ruthie Chesney, Logan Chesney, Annabelle Jones, Ronan Wheeler, Kyden Wheeler, and Waylon Pitts; as well as several nieces and nephews. The family extends a special thanks to her niece Jennifer Harper and nurses Rachel and Mike with Amedisys Hospice for all their help. Online condolences can be left at Mynattfh.com.