Anna Lea Spriggs

Anna Lea Spriggs, age 72, of Norton went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026. She was born in Garrison, Kentucky on June 05, 1954, to John and Doris Thornsberry. Anna was a retired LPN, serving countless families at Pikeville Medical Center. Before becoming a nurse, Anna and her husband Gene worked with the Lawrence County EMS.

After retirement Anna spent the remainder of her life serving her community through her non-profit. Where she was always willing to help without question. Anna was known for her selflessness and her faith in the Lord. Anna welcomed everyone with open arms, no matter their history. Anna enjoyed sewing, crafts, house plants, and was known for her vast collection of paper weights. She poured her heart into her family, supporting her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, in all of their endeavors. Anna was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her father, Anna is preceded in death by her husband of 32 years Norman Eugene Spriggs; and son Scott Eugene Spriggs.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother Doris June Thornsberry; daughter Jodi Michelle Spriggs; granddaughter/daughter Sierra Paige Noble and husband Dakota; grandson/ son Tyler Scott Spriggs and wife Kendra; granddaughter Maranda Roshelle McGraw and husband Bret, Maleeah Joandra Peters significant other Adran and Mahalah Donae Peters; grandsons Blakelee Michael Cavins and wife Cassidy, Andrew Martan Cavins and significant other Kira, Adrien Chase Spriggs, Dominick Lee Spriggs, Jerimiah Scott Spriggs; great-grandchildren Melanie, Jaxson, Mylah, Lakeland, Franklin, Beau, and Kennedi; as well as one great-grandchild on the way Lainey; siblings Rick, Donna, Tim, and her practice baby sister Marsha; as well as a host of extended family and friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 1:00 pm at the Norton Rescue Squad. A graveside service will be held the following Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Yatesville Cemetery in Louisa, Ky with time to be announced at the celebration of life.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home – Kingsport is serving the Spriggs family.