Audrey Sparlin

Audrey E. Sparlin Aug. 2, 1927 - Dec. 27, 2011 Midwest City, OK. Audrey was born in St. Louis, MO. and graduated from Cleveland High School, St. Louis as valedictorian. She met the love of her life Robert Sparlin at Cleveland High and they were later married. Audrey and Bob spent several decades running their Ben Franklin variety store business. She spent most of her life enjoying quilting, teaching Sunday school at Wickline United Methodist Church, Midwest City, OK. and watching her grandchildren's school and sports activities. Audrey was an avid Cardinals Baseball fan and would often listen on the radio or watch entire games on TV. Audrey was blessed with a loving family, wonderful devoted friends, and all of her many beloved dogs. Audrey was known by her nickname "Mud" that her grandson Robbie gave her 28 years ago. She is preceded in death by her parents William and Helen Havlicek, her brother Robert, her husband Bob, and her grandson Scott Smith. She is survived by her two daughters Jan and her husband Art Zenner, Jeanne Sparlin; grandchildren Matt Smith, wife Nikki, Robbie Zenner and Richie Zenner; and great grandchildren Garrett Smith and Wesley Smith; brother in law Gene Sparlin, wife Virginia, sister in laws Audrey Daum and Pat Machtinger; nephews and nieces Michael Havlicek, wife Rebecca, Ann Sparlin, Sam Sparlin, wife Lorraine, Tami Daum, Shelly Daum, Dee Daum, Jana Embry, husband Tom; cousin Laverne, husband Reverend Rudy Raber. Viewing will be Saturday Dec. 31 at 9:00 am with services following at 11:00AM at John L. Ziegenhein & Sons, 7027 Gravois, St. Louis, MO. Interment St. Paul Churchyard. December 31, 2011
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

John L. Ziegenhein & Sons
7027 Gravois Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63116
(314) 352-2600
December 31, 2011
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

John L. Ziegenhein & Sons
7027 Gravois Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63116
(314) 352-2600
December 31, 2011
11:45 AM to 12:00 PM

St. Paul Churchyard
7600 S. Rockhill
Affton, MO 63123
(314) 843-4543