Marva was born on June 6, 1930, in Italy, Texas, to Roy Sprinkle and Geneva Cantrell Sprinkle. Marva married James Petty on October 2, 1951 in Waxahachie, Texas. Marva was a member of New Beginnings Church formerly known as Westview Methodist Church, she was a designer for Adkisson's Florist and worked for Hunt County Opportunity Center.
Marva is survived by sons, Joe Allen Petty, Jay Lee Petty and fiancé, Jamie; grandchildren, Lynden Petty and wife, Victoria, Aaron Petty, and LaKenya Denmark; great-grandchildren, Madelyn Petty and Finnley Petty; niece, Debbie LaPenna and husband Bob; nephews, Tom Kelley and Jere Kelley; great-niece Lana Hubble and husband Joey; great-nephews, Bobby LaPenna and wife Katie, Chase LaPenna and wife Tiffany, several great-great nieces and nephews, special caregivers Kay, Felicia, and Lakeysha.
Marva is preceded in death by her husband, James Petty; her parents; sister, Roy Katherine Sprinkle Muirhead; brother, Joe Edward Sprinkle and daughter-in-law, Sharla Petty.
Pallbearers will be Lynden Petty, Aaron Petty, Steve Brand, Bobby LaPenna, Sheldon Franklin, and Bob Bihr, Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Maddux and Joey Hubble.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to New Beginnings Church or to the Hunt County MHMR.
Condolences(4)
Barbara and Bob Arrington
GREENVILLE, TX Saturday, April 8, 2023 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this stressful time. A beautiful lady inside and out that will always be remembered.Linda Deaton
Greenville, TX Thursday, April 6, 2023 Jay,So sorry to hear about your dear mother. My prayers go out to you and the family. Take care.
Linda Deaton
Scotty and Alice Wenzel
Point, TX Thursday, April 6, 2023 Marva was a beautiful lady inside and out, she will be greatly missed, but rejoicing with Petty and Sharla! All our love to the families.Gary & Julia Kinard
Forney, TX Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Jay,Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mom was a wonderful person and was always so kind to us. Good memories are such a treasured blessing. If we can do anything or you need anything, please let us know.
Take care,
Gary & Julia