Dolores Jean Caramadre, age 75, of Middleburg, Florida, passed away on June 19, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Clay after a lengthy illness. She was born on April 10, 1951, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to Helen (Spect) and William Frederick.
Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed devoting her time and care to her family. In addition to taking care of her family, she loved riding horses.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jim, William, Bob, and Don Frederick; and great-grandchildren, Lakelynn Caramadre, Lane Caramadre, and Ariya Paige. Survivors include her husband of 26 years, Gary Sparks of Middleburg; son, Sean Sparks; Barry Sparks and his wife Andrea; daughters, Monique Carter and her husband Ryan, Andrea Farley and her husband Justin, and Jill Sparks; brother, Ken Frederick; sister, Shirley Beard; grandchildren, Dyllan Caramadre and his wife Rachel, Easton Carter and his wife Jennifer, Brooke Paige and her husband Justis, Ian Sparks, Maci Zembower and her husband Brett, Nevaeh Carter and her partner Karsen, Kyle Ferry, Kalvin Sparks, Mason Sparks, Kendall Carter, Tyler Sparks, Dalten Farley, and Sofia Farley Damari Wansley, Imere Wansley; great grandchildren, J.W. Mcswain, Nova Mcswain, Masen Whitehead, Kaysen Paige, Ellie Caramadre, and Conley Carter; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Cremation arrangements entrusted to the dedicated care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL AND CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. 904-259-2806.