Iva Mae Sprouse - Harkins, 71, of Oakland, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at her home in Oakland. Iva was born on December 28, 1954, in Sulphur, Oklahoma, to the late James Monroe Sprouse and Katie Lula Fay Garrison Sprouse. She was raised in Sulphur and later moved to Madill, where she graduated from high school. Madill remained her home for the rest of her life.

She worked as a teacher for many years caring for children at Fran Drummond Daycare and INCA Daycare, a role she truly loved. Iva had a servant's heart and extended that love by serving as a foster parent, touching many young lives along the way. She was affiliated with the Baptist faith and enjoyed spending her quiet time reading.

Iva is survived by

Children:                                 Brian Harkins and wife T.J. of Kingston, Oklahoma

Daniel Harkins of Madill, Oklahoma

Elliott Harkins of Madill, Oklahoma

William Harkins and significant other Ashlee Neu of Madill, Oklahoma

Trace Harkins of Madill, Oklahoma

Three Grandchildren:             Deanna Woods and husband Kaylan of Madill, Oklahoma

Lane Harkins of Kingston, Oklahoma

Brianna Harkins of Kingston, Oklahoma

Four great-grandchildren:        Waylon Harkins, Evie Harkins, Kope Woods, and Kayce Harkins.

Brothers:                                  Joe Sprouse and David Sprouse

Sisters:                                     Janie Weaver, Rosemary Rousey, Shirley Harkins and Barbara Williams

She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Mary K. Glenn; and one grandson, Koda Travis Harkins, 3 brothers Alvie Sprouse, Jasper Sprouse and William Sprouse and 1 sister; Katie Nabors

Casket Bearers:         Mark Glenn, Robert Sprouse, Kaylan Woods, Deuce Glenn, Ben Perkins,

Josh Nabors and Billy Alwalt

Honorary Bearers:    Daniel Harkins, Elliott Harkins, Trace Harkins, William Harkins and

Lane Harkins.