Obituary For Blanch Sparks Morgan

Mrs. Annie “Blanch” Sparks Morgan, 86 of Valley (Langdale), AL left us to meet her Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 28th, 2021. She was born 11/5/1934 in Rural (Lebanon) Buttston, AL to the late B.B. Sparks and Lonnie Lee Collum Sparks of Lanett, AL.

Mrs. Morgan is preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, James Robert (J.R.) Morgan, father B.B. Sparks, mother Lonnie Lee Collum Sparks, brother William Sparks, brother Carey Sparks, brother C.L. Sparks and sister Annis Sparks Bailey.

She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Morgan Chadwick (late Ashley Chadwick) of Villa Rica, GA, her son James Michael “Mike” Morgan Of Valley, AL, her daughter Sharron Morgan of Hanceville, AL; 3 grandchildren, Anna Morgan of Valley, AL, Brandee Morgan of Valley, AL, Justin Chadwick of Chapin, SC; 3 great grandchildren, Hayden Morgan of Valley, AL, McKenzee Chadwick and McKaylee Chadwick of Chapin, SC; one great-great grandson Camden Morgan of Valley, AL; sister-in-law Lois Sanders Sparks; her treasured niece Molly Bailey Williams of Douglasville, GA; as well as many loved and adored nieces and nephews from Valley, AL, Douglasville, GA and Ft. Mitchell, AL.

Blanch retired from the Lanett Cloth Room at West Point Pepperell and later worked in the Lanier Baptist Church nursery. She was a very giving person and would take her friends that could no longer drive out for the day and fix their hair for them. When she was able, there was hardly a week that she didn’t visit those in Valley nursing homes whether she knew someone there or not. Her love was thicker than blood and you always knew that she loved and cared for you. If you knew her, you also knew that she loved her coffee, ice cream and Bruton.

There is no question where she resides now as she was always a firm believer in Jesus and that was shown by her compassion and forgiveness in the many tests that life gave her. She had an enduring love for her grandchildren and the countless children she took care of in her home and the church nursery. She was known to them as Nanny or Alabama Nanny and she loved them all dearly. She always spent time with them whether it was reading stories, sliding down her big hill in the back yard, playing in the playhouse, eating Nanny’s homemade chocolate shakes or making biscuits. She touched so many lives and they are all blessed to have had her guidance and love.

She always had her unique way of explaining things. When asked how she was doing on her 85th birthday, she replied “I don’t keep up with nothing, that’s how I keep everything straight.” She knew what was important and what wasn’t and that is a lesson that we can all apply to our lives. While we are sad to say goodbye to our treasured friend, we can also rejoice knowing she can now see and hear her Savior Jesus Christ.

Due to COVID-19, plans for a memorial service will be shared at a later date so we can all celebrate her life safely. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that all donations be made to Lanier Baptist Church, mailed to 3295 County Road 289, Lanett, AL 36863 and please put “Blanch Morgan Nursery Memorial” in the memo line.

Guest Book

Growing up, she was always a 3rd grandmother to me. She and Pop loved me like their own, and I always enjoyed the time that I spent with them. Everything about them was so special, from the car rides and walks around the neighborhood, to sliding down the back hill and pool days in the summer. I love and miss y'all very much. Thank you for always loving me. -Patrick

- Patrick

Blanch loved to laugh and tell me and others I made her great. Being her niece Molly's oldest child made me the first of my generation in the family, thus making her a great-aunt. Blanch was so much more than my Mother's aunt to me. I loved her dearly and know she loved me. "Great-aunt" was not just a title to Blanch. She WAS a GREAT AUNT, an integral part of my happy childhood and through all the years from my birth until this past Thursday. I thank God for her life and for making her my Great-aunt "Blanchey". There are so many cherished memories and I will miss her every day until we are reunited in Heaven. Love, Debra

- Debra Fields

A sweet and fun loving lady. Always a joy to be around. She will always have a place in my heart. Dear Blanche, may God's heavenly hosts surround you with peace and love. I wish you a heavenly reunion with family and friends. Scott Fields, great nephew in law!

- Scott Fields

The most wonderful,unselfish, caring,loving mother. May you have peace and rest that you so deserved. Until I see you in Heaven...your loving daughter...Jennifer Morgan Chadwick

- Jennifer