Deryl Jean Sparks Ogden, age 89, of Wichita Falls, Texas passed away Friday March 22, 2019, at her residence.

Private services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2019, in Electra Memorial Park with Jon Curry, Pastor of Grace Community Church in Archer City, officiating.  Arrangements were under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Electra.

Jean was born January 31, 1930 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Deryl P. Sparks and Mary Ruth Gulledge. Her father died when she was six years old and she was raised in Winnsboro, Texas by her paternal grandmother, Effie Sparks. She graduated from Mount Vernon High School where she was in orchestra, choir and performed in the marching band as a majorette. At East Texas State College in Commerce, she sang soprano in the choir, played violin in the symphony orchestra, and was a member of Phi Mu Psi.

After graduation, she began teaching music in Paris, Texas where she met William Henry Ogden, Jr. They married on August 3, 1952 and soon moved to Wichita Falls. She taught music and English in the Wichita Falls ISD for a few years until becoming the ultimate homemaker and mother. She enjoyed singing and playing the piano, as well as the violin, flute, oboe and saxophone.  Later in life she found her second calling as a salesperson at Norris Brothers and Finishing Touch. At Finishing Touch, she loved working around all the pretty things and truly enjoyed helping her customers find the perfect gift.

Survivors include daughter, Jane Engbrock and Randy of Wichita Falls, grandson, Dylan Engbrock and Aubrey of Wichita Falls, great-granddaughter, Tatum.

The family wishes to thank Hospice of Wichita Falls and Visiting Angels for their care of our sweet mom!

Memorials to Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Road, Wichita Falls, Texas 76310 or P.E.T.S. Of Wichita Falls 500 Wichita Street, Wichita Falls, Texas 76306.