Marilyn Joyce Sparks passed away September 25, 2026, in Pocola, Oklahoma. Marilyn was born in Webster City, Iowa on September 28, 1935, Albert and Leitha (Scott) Eastman.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Leitha (Scott) Eastman, her husband, Mainard Sparks, her two sons, Rodney and Rusty Petty, one granddaughter, three sisters and two brothers.

She is survived by three daughters, Ronda Rylatt (Adrian), Roxie Hughes and Robin Adams (Ted), one son Randy Petty (Robin), twenty-one grandchildren, forty-one great grandchildren and 20 great great grandchildren and numerous extended family members.

Burial for Marilyn was held at the Fort Smith National Cemetery where she was laid to rest with her husband Mainard Sparks.

Online condolences can be made at www.holtfuneralandcremation.com

 

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