Vearl (Sinclair) Sparkman, beloved daughter of James and Mary (Walton) Sinclair, was born Aug. 31, 1912, in Wapanuka, Okla., and passed away Aug. 9, 2019, at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kan., at the age of 106.

Vearl moved with her family by covered wagon to Lyndsay, Okla., where she attended country school to the eighth grade. On Feb. 15, 1934, Vearl and Knox Sparkman were united in marriage in Lyndsay. They made their home in Wewoka, Okla., until 1940 when they moved to Los Angeles, Calif. In 1963 they moved to Edmond, Okla., where they owned and operated the local Tasty Freeze. They moved back to Lyndsay and finally to Norcatur, Kan., in 1980.

Vearl was a member of the Norton Christian Church. She enjoyed writing stories about her life, cooking, crafts and quilting. Her greatest love of all was her family, especially her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Survivors include: two daughters, Mary Jo Horesky, Norton; Alice Jones, Norton; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.

Vearl is rejoicing in heaven with her parents; husband, Knox; one son, Kenney; two brothers; three sisters; and two son-in-laws, Bob Horesky and Francis Jones.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE – Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 – 10:30 a.m.

PLACE – Norcatur Cemetery – Norcatur, Kan.

VISITATION – Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Enfield Funeral Home in Norton.

MEMORIALS – Vearl Sparkman Memorial Fund or Northwest Kansas Hospice Services