Ernestine Briggler Sponer
May 15, 1929 - January 19, 2021
Ernestine (Briggler) Sponer, of Morrilton, was born in St. Vincent, Arkansas to Ernest and Katherine Briggler on May 15, 1929. MeMaw as she was known to her family and the many children she helped raise passed away on January 19, 2021. Ernestine was a lifelong resident of Conway County and a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed making quilts, masks and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her sons, Alex Sponer of Tull, Mark (Jan) Sponer, Warren (Alice) Sponer, all of Morrilton; daughter, Carla (Randy) Caudell of Perryville; brother, Ray (Linda) Briggler of Conway; sister, Rodie Rohlman; sister-in-law, Clara Briggler; grandchildren, Ashley Henry, Shawn (Megan) Sponer, Josh (Lyn) Sponer, Alexis (Jerred) McDade, Sara (Jon) Williams, Dustin (Mickey) Caudell, Cara (Matthew King) Caudell; and fourteen great grandchildren. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her spouse, Carl Sponer; son, Dennis Sponer; grandson, A.J. Sponer; brothers, Clem Briggler and Fred Briggler Sr.; sisters, Bernice Beck, Mildred Noll, and Louise Riedmueller. Funeral mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 22, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Jack Harris and Deacon Steve Mallett officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Rosary will be 6:00 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home with visitation following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sacred Heart Capital Campaign at: 506 E. Broadway, Morrilton, AR 72110.
Ernestine (Briggler) Sponer, of Morrilton, was born in St. Vincent, Arkansas to Ernest and Katherine Briggler on May 15, 1929. MeMaw as she was known to her family and the many children she helped raise passed away on January 19, 2021. Ernestine... View Obituary & Service Information