Rosa Inez Sprinkles, 91, was gently & peacefully taken to Heaven September 30, 2004. Born July 18, 1913 to Wm. & Anna Bellah at Rocky, OK. She married the one and only love in her life, Frank Sprinkles May 26, 1934. The most important thing in her life was being a good wife and mother and serving her Lord, all of which she did so very well. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Frank in 1971, infant daughter, Joyce Nadine, sons, Arlus & Cleo, daughters, Pearl & Wilma and infant gr. granddaughter, Morgan. Survived by son, Sonny Sprinkles & wife Tina; daughters, Wanda Erb & husband Jack, Dorothy Whitehead, Lenora Bain & husband Carl & daughter in law, Mary Sprinkles and many grandchildren, gr. grandchildren & gr. gr. grandchildren. 

Our mom, known by many as "That sweet little lady" lived a long, good life with many health challenges these past few years & lived it with dignity. Mom, you've made the journey you've waited for since God called Daddy home, your peace is now complete. We love you & will miss you always. Our deepest appreciation to Hospice Quality Care, D. C. Especially Lisa, Nancy & Chaplin Jim, for their love & devotion. Also to the staff of Southern Oaks Nursing Center. The world has made many changes during her lifetime, but our mom has stayed the same. 

Funeral service is 10:00 a.m. Monday at Walker Funeral Home, Shawnee. Burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Shawnee. 

The Daily Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
October 12, 1945, page 12

A section leader in the 161st infantry of thed 25th "Tropic Lightning" divion on Luzon in the Philippines, Sgt Arius L. Sprinkles has bgeen promoted to the rank of staff sergeant. He is the son of Frank Sprinkles of Moore...

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