Jo Jane Sparkman, 83, was fatally shot at her home on Treasure Island in McQueeney, Texas, on September 5, 2021. Deputies from the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office responded about 12:30 p.m.; they found Jo Jane dead and her 87-year-old husband, Jerry Duane Sparkman, at the scene. Jerry Sparkman admitted to the shooting and was taken to a hospital for a mental evaluation after an apparent attempt to take his own life.

The couple had been long-time, active members of their community. Jo Jane is survived by daughters Laura Lei Flume and Tracy Edwards, plus several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. No arrest was made because Jerry Sparkman confessed and was in medical care. Few other public details are available about motives or prior concerns.

If anyone knew Jo Jane or the Sparkman family, or has information about what led to this incident, please share what can help clarify the timeline or circumstances.