Elnora Neumann Sparkman

Elnora Neumann Sparkman, age 85, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Visitation:  9am to 10am Tuesday, June 20at Lake Shore Funeral Home

Funeral:  10am Tuesday, June 20 at Lake Shore Funeral Home

Graveside Service:  11:30am Tuesday, June 20 at Rosemound Cemetery

Elnora was born April 12, 1938 to William Fred and Mary Louise (Korger) Neumann in Mart, Texas.  She worked for many years at Kmart and Owens Illinois glass plant before retiring to take on her favorite job – taking care of her grand-babies.  Some of her favorite past-times included playing bingo, doing puzzles, crocheting and watching the beautiful birds.  She always loved spending time with her family.  She was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.

Elnora was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Odell Sparkman; daughter, Beverly Jane Sparkman; and brother, Leonard Neumann.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Gloria Pustejovsky and husband Larry; Patsy Schimschat and husband Raymond Sr.; Pamela Sparkman and husband David Estes; and Cindy Studer and husband Richard all of Waco, TX; son, Ronald Sparkman and wife Cristi of Clifton, TX; sisters, Dorothy Roundtree and husband Andy of Chandler, TX and Laurene McMillen of DeBerry, TX; 13 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Dustin Sparkman, Sr, David Lee Sparkman, Raymond Schimschat, Billy Pustejovsky, Dustin Sparkman, Jr and Richard Studer.  Honorary Pallbearers are Ayden Carrillo and Wyatt Barnard.

Special thanks in caring for Elnora to Gabby Brewer, Lauri Williams, Janie Martinez, Monte Michael, and Tysha Parnes.

Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708