DONNA JEAN SPARKMAN
Donna Jean Sparkman, age 77, of Harrison, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born October 10, 1944, in Milan to Jesse and Lula Gabbard Belew. After attending Aurora High School, Donna married her late husband O.C. Sparkman on April 3, 1964, in Aurora. Donna retired from Thatcher Glass with more than 30 years of service. She then went to work for Hill-Rom as a welder, retiring in 2006 with 26 years of service. She attended Legacy Church of Harrison.
Donna had a strong faith and loved studying the Bible and encouraging friends, family, and strangers to turn to God. She enjoyed sitting on her front porch enjoying nature and visiting. She loved to paint, quilt, and was always trying new recipes. Most of all Donna’s greatest enjoyment in her life was her family.
Survived to cherish Donna’s love and memories are her three children: daughter, Pamela (Shawn) Meadows of Florence, KY, daughter, Cherie (Danny) Stoneking of Milan, son, Chris (Kim) Sparkman of Batesville; brother: Elvin Belew of Cross Plains; nine grandchildren; 10-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, many friends, and her loving dog Cricket.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, O.C Sparkman, father, Jesse Belew, mother, Lula Siemantel and sister, Nancy Belew.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2022, from 11 am until the time of service at 1 pm, officiated by Deacon, Ernie Powell, at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home 109 Vine St. Sunman. Burial will follow at Little Memory Cemetery. Family has requested to honor Donna, who was such a giving person, memorial contributions can be directed to Pathways to Home. Contributions can be brought to the funeral home or forwarded to Pathways to Home 9141 Kilby Rd. Harrison, OH 45030.
For more information, send condolences, or to sign the online guestbook go to www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Donna Sparkman.