Wanda Elaine Sparks was born April 13, 1937, in Bristow, Oklahoma to Robert and Hazel Cearley.  She departed this life February 2, 2022, at the age of 84 years.

She graduated from Depew High School.  On December 20, 1957, Wanda Cearley and Jerry Sparks were united in marriage.  From this union were born two daughters, Karen, and Anita.  Jerry passed away July 12, 1994, after thirty-seven years of marriage.

She was a faithful member of the Bristow Christian Center.  She loved her church and as long as her health was good, she was there any time the doors were open.  Wanda also enjoyed reading, especially the bible.  Her children and grandchildren were a huge part of her life and she loved keeping up with each one of their activities.

She is survived by her daughters, Karen Holland and Anita Roberts; one brother, Bobby Cearley and wife Denise; one sister, Linda Esmond and husband Jack; two grandchildren, Nicole Chasteen and husband Larry, Ethan Roberts and wife Liz; four great grandchildren, Chloe Chasteen, Clarr Chasteen, Danzig Roberts, and Dante Roberts.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister, Velma Pulley, one brother, Gene Cearley, two sons-in-law, Lynn Holland and Danny Roberts.