Donnell Zimpel

Donnell Zimpel was born Wednesday, December 10, 1941 in Depew, Oklahoma and departed this life on Sunday, October 5, 2025 in Mannford, Oklahoma.

Donnell was born to Lonnie Sparks and Thereza (Jackson) Hearron. She was married to Gerald “Jerry” Zimpel on September 4, 1976 until his passing in 2020. Donnell enjoyed gardening and seeing her flowers bloom in her spare time. She also was an artist and antique dealer. Donnell had an eye for all things of beauty.

Donnell is preceded in death by her husband Jerry Zimpel; her father Lonnie B Sparks; her mother Thereza Hearron; her daughter Creta Powers, and her son Jason Bradshaw.

She is survived by her daughter Theresa White and husband Ed, grandchildren Wade Austin, Evan Hart and wife Miranda, Malcolm White and wife Alexis, Matthew White and wife Taeah; great grandchildren Olivia, Crue, Braxtyn, and Marlee; sister Suzy Cutsinger; and extended family members and friends.

Services for Donnell will be Monday, October 20, 2025 at 2:00pm at The 205, 205 S Broadway, Cleveland, OK. Condolences may be offered online at www.parksbrothers.net. Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Services in Stroud, Oklahoma.