In celebrating the history of Southaven, the hall could never be complete without honoring this sweet lady!

Knowing how large and complex the city’s operation is today, it’s always amazing to me to think about the people who were brave and bold enough to start a new city and not just implement necessary operations, but also establish a philosophy of doing things the right way!  Marlene Sprinkle was one of those people.  She is credited with establishing the foundation and building the framework of the City Clerk operations for Southaven when the city was first established in 1980.  She served in this capacity during tremendous growth years until her retirement in 2001.  The City Clerk’s Office is the heart of municipal government operations and even more so for a newly-incorporated city.  She was known as the “do-everything” person in our early years and read state law codes herself to implement policies and procedures that were legally compliant and built on a solid foundation of integrity.  Mrs. Sprinkle was “all business” first, but always made time to uplift those around her.  She embodied the perfect combination of resilience and strength with a nurturing spirit.  Most remember her hugs, her beautiful English accent and her genuine love for greeting and serving the public.