Obituary

Loretta Gail Sparks, 79, a resident of Prairie Grove, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born May 5, 1939 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the daughter of Wallace Carl and Edna Verban (Deaton) Bartholomew.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Jackie Sparks; one daughter, Carlita Dalton and husband Garland; two grandsons, Devin Dalton and wife Jeanette and Lane Dalton; two brothers, Tommy Bartholomew and Brenda Howe and Carlis Bartholomew and, wife Annette; one sister, Kathleen Cates and husband Gene.

The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the Luginbuel Chapel.

Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, July 10th, 2018, at New Life Covenant Church in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery. No graveside service will be held at the cemetery.

Funeral Service

2:00 pm
New Life Covenant Church in Prairie Grove
Visitation

6:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 68, Space 55
General

May 5, 1939

Jul 7, 2018

79

Tributes

My thoughts and prayers are with Jackie, Carlita and her family. It is extremely hard to give up the ones we love but just think of the celebration in heaven right now. Loretta, rest in peace. I love you and I'll see you on the other side someday.
Marsha smith - Cousin
Carlita and family, praying for your family! Sincere sympathies. Your mom was one of a kind and will be dearly missed!
Steve and Jeannie Moffett - Friend
I’m so sorry to hear about Ms Loretta. She was so sweet. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Stephanie Hudgens - Neighbor
Jackie and Carlita, wishing you both comfort during this difficult time. I have such great memories of Loretta. You both were great role models for a young couple starting their family back in the 80’s. Thanks for being such great neighbors.
Julia Huey - Friend
Thoughts and prayers to all of you from mevWB and Robert Richardson love you
Sharon Richardson Kelley - Cousin
Carlita and family my heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry.
Gail Jordan - Friend
So sorry to hear about Loretta. I loved her. She was always so sweet when we saw each other. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
LaDonna Hays - Cousin
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.God bless you.
Roy & Mary McCratic, Don H., Lela & Marvena - friend
Carlita - my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. I pray that you find comfort in the wonderful memories u have of ur Mom. With love and hugs always. ...
Dee Hardwick - Friend
I am so very sorry for your loss Jackie and Carlita,the loss of a mother is a hard road, to the rest of the family, I'm so sorry, losing a sibling or an aunt or grandmother is not easy either, I always loved Loretta, when we moved here,she made me feel welcome to my Bartholomew family I'd never knew, she is not suffering anymore and is reunited with the rest of the family,,she will be greatly missed,,FLY HIGH Loretta,rest in peace, I love you
Cleta Goodhart - Cousin
Sorry to hear about Mrs. Loretta, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Glad I got to see her last month and had a good visit. The Kenny WilsonFamily
Kenny Wilson - Cousin
Funeral Service

2:00 pm
New Life Covenant Church in Prairie Grove
Visitation

6:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 68, Space 55
General

May 5, 1939

Jul 7, 2018

79