Marilyn Louise Ehrhardt (Sparks), 86, entered the gates of Heaven in the early morning of Friday, October 21, 2023 in Redland, California.

Marilyn Louise Ehrhardt (Sparks) was born on September 4, 1937, to Lillian Mae Richardson and Thomas Adolph sparks in San Simon, Arizona.

Marilyn spent her childhood in Phoenix, Arizona with her father, mother, and older sister Gloria. She raised her three children in Dallas, Texas then moved to Orange County, California in 1971. She enjoyed her time working at Hughes Aircraft for 19 years as an Inventory Control Specialist. Marilyn loved gardening, decorating her home, antique shopping, and taking care of her grandchildren. She will be remembered as a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend. Marilyn always opened her door to everyone in need, and was always happy to help others.

Marilyn is proceeded in death by her father Thomas Adolph Sparks, Son Robert Randal Ehrhardt, Mother Lillian Mae Sparks, and Sister Gloria Gregson.

Marilyn is survived by 2 children: Daughter Shavon Cooper (Husband, Mike), Son Dean Ehrhardt (Wife Kyle); her 6 grandchildren: Alison Shafor, Eddie Peralta, Matthew Ehrhardt, Chad Beaudry, Lauren Beaudry, and Tyler Ehrhardt; Her 7 great grandchildren: Dylan Shafor, Carson Jolley, Olivia Mae Ingrao, Emberlyn Ingrao, Zoe Pietrelli, Raelyn Ehrhardt, Cain Piertelli and many other family and friends.