Linda Jean Sparkman

She was born in Rochester NH and lived in Somersworth and Dover, NH. She moved to Saint James in Southport, NC in 2012.

She is survived by her husband, Clement Ervin Sparkman; son, Christopher Hanscom (wife Sandra); son, Brian Hanscom; “her girl” she considered a “daughter”, Cindy Albertson; step-son, William Sparkman; and grandsons, Ryan, Nicholas, and Noah.

She was loved deeply by her family and will be missed greatly. She was known by many affectionate names (mom, mama, mam, nana, gram and suga) to express the family’s love for her. She gave each family member her love and counsel in a special way.

She retired from a successful career after rising from a typist to a senior HR manager at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. She earned undergraduate and graduate degrees while working full-time in addition to being a full-time homemaker. She loved socializing, music and dancing and enjoyed mountain hiking, snow skiing, biking and golf.

In her final days she was well cared for by Lower Cape Fear Hospice. Her life will be celebrated at a private family gathering later.

Online condolences may be made at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.

Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina.