Tamera Sue Sparlin, 51, of Joplin Missouri, walked into eternity June 12th, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Tamera was born on August 7th, 1971, to Steve and Betty Smith in Joplin. Growing up, Tammy adored her six siblings and enjoyed singing in her family band. She was a member of Central Christian Center church and loved Jesus. Tamera had three beautiful children, Rebecca Carrico, Ashley Rowden and Christian Adamson. Her grandchildren were her world and she loved spending time with them. Tammy had a deep passion for gardening, raising animals, singing, listening to music and she loved her husband, Chuck Sparlin. She is enjoying her eternity with her mother, Betty Smith, her brother, Richard Smith, her younger sister, Patricia Smith, her older sister, Michelle Smith, and many other friends and family. She is survived by her husband, Chuck Sparlin, her three children, Rebecca, Ashley and Christian, her father, Steve Smith, her brothers Steven and Michal Smith and seven grandchildren. Services will be held on Friday June 16th, 11am, at Central Christian Center in the fellowship hall. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.