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. Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com.