Jearlene Sparks

Jearlene Sparks obituary

Jearlene Sparks

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Aug

23

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

McDaniel Chapel - Senath

112 N. Main St., Senath, MO 63876

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Aug

23

Burial

Lulu Cemetery

5750 County Road 643, Senath, MO 63876

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Jearlene Sparks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McDaniel Funeral Service - Senath on Aug. 21, 2025.

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Jearlene Sparks, daughter of the late Loyed and Opal "Irene" Malone Zolman, was born October 16, 1939, in Arbyrd, Missouri and passed away August 20, 2025 at her residence in Cardwell, Missouri at the age of 85 years.

She married Jackie Sparks June 26, 1961 in Arbyrd, Missouri

Survivors include:

Her husband: Jackie Sparks of Cardwell, Missouri

Three daughters: Jacqueline Butler (Jamie) of Brookland, Arkansas

Teresa Russell (Steve) of Cardwell, Missouri

Melanie Brock (Ron) of Senath, Missouri

One brother: Ronal Zolman (Joyce) of Kennett, Missouri

Sister-in-law: Betty Zolman of Arbyrd, Missouri

5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Earl Wayne Zolman and Lyman Zolman

Jearlene's funeral will be Saturday, August 23, 10:00 A.M. at the McDaniel Chapel in Senath with Reverend Todd Milburn officiating. Burial will follow in the Lulu Cemetery.

The visitation will be Friday, beginning at 6:00 and continue until 8:00 at the McDaniel Chapel in Senath.

Honored to serve as pallbearers: Christopher Butler, Justin Butler, Matthew Russell, Austin Brock, Johnny Zolman and Ritchard Zolman.

McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath in charge of the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

23

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

McDaniel Chapel - Senath

112 N. Main St., Senath, MO 63876

Send Flowers

Aug

23

Burial

Lulu Cemetery

5750 County Road 643, Senath, MO 63876

Send Flowers