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.