A beautiful person inside and out. I was saddened to learn of her passing today.  Her kindness and compassion I have always remembered.  Continued peace to the family this day and always.

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Hon. Linda Spencer was a judicial law clerk at the Immigration Court in San Diego.  I was honored to have worked with her.   She was humble, smart, intelligent, and compassionate.  Heaven has welcomed a wonderful person.  May the wonderful memories she left in your heart bring peace during this difficult time. GOD BLESS YOU ALL

I was unable to attend any of the services, unfortunately. After the  initial shock of learning she had passed, I reflected on our relationship; she had not only been my friend but also a mentor. I learned a lot from Judge Linda Spencer- Walters. . My chest swells with pride at the mere mention of her name. I was so proud to call her a friend. She and I were pregnant around the same time; we were older pregnant women and we identified with each other. I had children at 38 and 42, LOL!  I think that bonded us. Also, we were both proud women of color! Strong and wise she was and forever sorely missed. Rest in peace, my dear, dear friend. Much love and respect. Gone, but never forgotten.

I don't know if I have the words to express the sadness in my heart for the loss of this amazing woman. I had the pleasure and honor of working with her for several years at EOIR.  I will never forget her laugh and her motherly nature.  She was always there to give great advice.  I was always amazed at how much she did in her career and for her family.  She could do it all and effortlessly.  I admired her for that.  Thank you Judge Spencer-Walters for being an inspiration in my life and for showing me the definition of a strong, loving and stern woman.  May you rest in paradise.  Please hold a spot for me some day. 
With all my love,
Stephanie A. <3

Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of Lynda and May God give her eternal peace.  I am deeply sorry for your loss  and pray that God will see you all thru this 🙏🏿.
From Victor and Frances Bangura and family

My condolences to all her family and friends.
Issah Noah
2 Peter's street 
Freetown 
Sierra leone

Dear Nicholas, Nicole & Nadine, 

I first met Linda in 1997 when I was leaving my judicial clerkship at the San Diego Immigration Court and she was starting. I instantly knew she would be a friend for life. Full of love, kindness, compassion, and the most heart warming & contagious laugh. You may not know this, but she gave me a baby shower for my son  in 1998. She was always so thoughtful and giving. We last met at the judge’s training in 2018, and she was smiling and happy as always. She embraced me as a colleague, and was always a friend and mentor. She had a way of filling a room with love, laughter, and light. May she always fill your hearts with light and joy, and may you always cherish the beautiful memories. She is forever with you. God bless you and your beautiful, precious family. 

Sincerely, 
Olga Attia

Khadija and Gibril Cole
Friends.

Our heartfelt condolences to Nicholas, Nicole, and Nadine on the loss of your (and our) dearly beloved Linda. It was a privilege and a joy to have had the opportunity to know her and share this little 
piece of the world with her. To know Linda was to love her unequivocally, for she exuded love, warmth, and absolute sincerity. May light perpetual shine upon her. It is well.

I want to convey my deepest sympathies to your family during this hard time in your life.  Linda was a colleague, a fine jurist and a good friend.  The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.

I don’t believe words exist that could accurately describe the extraordinary person Linda was, much less the profound grief those closest or afar feel in her absence.

I have been lucky to work for many wonderful judges, but Judge Spencer-Walters was something special; she was spectacular.  She was wildly intelligent and simultaneously humble.  She wasn’t just kind, she embodied the definition of empathy.  But beyond that, as so many others have said, she was hysterical.  Her laugh wasn’t simply infectious, it was an epidemic.  She radiated love and happiness.

I harbor so many regrets for losing touch with her over the last few years, but I am so grateful she gifted me such fabulous memories of her that will last me lifetime.  I’ll forever miss her.

Our biggest condolences to you Nicholas, Nichole and Nadine. May God continue to grant you peace and comfort. You are in our prayers 
Stay Blessed 
Aunty Princess Dee, Uncle Andrew  Patnelli

It is with a very heavy heart that we bid you farewell. Your sudden departure has left a void in our lives that can never be filled. You were not just a cousin to us, but a dear sister and confidante who we shared many wonderful memories with. We will forever cherish the moments we spent together growing up, and the precious time we were able to spend with you last year after so many years apart.
 
Your infectious smile, kind heart, and unconditional love for family and friends will always be remembered. You touched the lives of so many people with your warmth and generosity. We will miss your laughter, your wisdom, and your unwavering support.
 
Our hearts go out to Nicholas, Nicole, and Nadine during this difficult time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and that we are here for you if you need anything at all. May God comfort you and give you strength during this challenging time.
 
Rest in peace, dear Linda.🕊️ You will always hold a special place in our hearts.
 
With love and fond memories,
 
Your cousins
Lorna, Delia & Brian

I was shocked and saddened to hear of Linda's passing. She was an exemplary jurist and a kind person.  She will be greatly missed by all.  I will definitely keep Linda' s family in my prayers.

Michael Franquinha

We hope that, even though your world is shattered right now, keep the memories you had with Linda Nicholas and Nicole and Nadine all of the wonderful memories of your mom. 

Love you guys always
Terri and William MacKenzie

Many thanks to Linda’s colleagues, family members,  and friends who have contributed tributes in memory of Linda’s untimely passing.
 
In Linda, we’ve lost a precious gem whose luminous qualities were easily evident in all whom she touched. Almost effortlessly, she effected a perfect balance between the rigid demands of her job and caring for her loving family and friends. She was never too tired or too busy to ensure that Nadine and Nicole complete all homework assignments, even if that meant reading their assigned novels cover to cover. There was nothing superficial about her love and affection for her husband, Nicholas. It was a love guided by faith and sagely wisdom. Her compassion for and understanding of people needing help was inexhaustible. Where pain was obvious, she was ready to comfort. Where joy was evident, she was ready to join in. This is the gem we have lost. 

While the pain of passing is hard for all of us, especially for Nicholas and the children, it is comforting to know that Linda’s indomitable spirit left us legacies that we will cherish forever.
As a philosopher once said: “The value of life lies not in how long we live but how well we utilized the time we had here on earth.”

May her beautiful soul Rest In Perfect Peace.

Thanks for the memories! Becoming a judge was a dream come true for you and your family.  We celebrated with great joy such special day. Lovely outfits made to order from Sierra Leon, magnificent dances and presentatiom.  How can we ever forget!  Descansa en paz, amiga.

Rest in Peace Linda. You were so nice and caring  and full of love and life . Rest with the angels . Heaven has got another Angel. 


Nicholas and linda, thank you for welcoming my family to Arizona. What a week of amazing week of memories. Linda you encouraged me on my journey in aviation. You have and will always be a woman I look up to. Keep on shining. Lots of love. Your family from South Africa 

I was really hoping to be able to share this memory in person, but I will be out of town the weekend of the service.  I have a friend named Pilar from the gym.  We were chatting about the various services that could be found around Easter.  I happened to mention our Maundy Thursday service with the foot washing.  Pilar was intrigued by that and wanted to attend.  I had a previous commitment on that evening and was not able to attend.  Pilar went alone to the service.  When the time came for the foot washing portion, Pilar wanted to go forward but was hesitant to do so.  Somehow,  Linda caught her eye and told Pilar that if she wanted to go, she would go with her. They went up and washed each others feet.  Pilar told me it was a deeply spiritual experience for her.  A few weeks later, I ran into Linda at church and relayed how grateful Pilar was to Linda for that experience.  Linda told me that she had not planned to go up for the foot washing until she encountered Pilar.  What a wonderful memory of  Linda.  

My deepest condolences in your loss.  A huge loss for your family and for the church.  May we all try to be a bit more like Linda in sharing the love of Christ. 

Presented in loving memory by her friends and colleagues at the Santa Ana Court.

On my very first day working as an attorney, I had the incredible honor of being sworn in by Judge Spencer-Walters. Not only did she become an incredible mentor, but she was also my friend. Professionally, she gave me guidance and confidence in my abilities. It was deeply impactful to be able to see myself when I looked at her and all of her accomplishments. Personally, she shared stories about her family, her cooking tips, and was always so down to earth and easy to confide in. Even after we no longer worked in the same office, she consistently checked in on me over the years.  She touched my life in such a positive and meaningful way that I will always carry with me. Linda made a lasting impact on me, and many others I’m sure. She will be missed but always in our hearts because love is everlasting. May you rest easy in grace and love, dear friend. 

This is still quite shocking to wrap our heads around. Linda was a ray of sunshine who cared about the progress of others. She always asked about our children and cheered them on with an encouraging word to us the parents. To the entire family, Nicholas, Nicole, Nadine, Uncle Tom and Desiree and the extended family, we pray for the Holy Spirit to  comfort you and that Linda's memories and legacy will fill and warm your hearts.  Our sincerest condolences. David and Molley (Moreno Valley, Ca)

We are honored to issue this award posthumously to Judge Linda Spencer-Walters, in recognition for her service to her colleagues on the bench at the immigration court, on behalf of the National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ). To further honor her memory, we'll be creating an annual award in her name to recognize a special NAIJ local representative that provides similarly exceptional support to their colleagues.

Our sincere condolences,

Members of the Board
National Association of Immigration Judges

To the family of Judge Spencer-Walters,
My heart goes out to you for this loss!  I pray God will give you peace.
I had the pleasure of working with Judge Spencer-Walters for many years at the Phoenix Immigration Court.  She was one of my favorite judges to work with.  She was so bright, straight forward, no beating around the bush, knew what she was doing, and an all around wonderful person.  I am sure she will be missed by all who worked with her! 

All we all would like is to be able to have her back with us. Unfortunately, for us that isn't possible...

I met Linda at work when I got the pleasure to clerk for her. I have to admit the rumor was that she wasn't easy and it was partially true for me. She was honest and blunt, she was the mirror we all need at times. Although, sometimes it wasn't easy to hear, all you really had to do is listen to what she had to say. She always made sense and meant well. I remember the first time I was by her side in her courtroom-when she started proceedings it was admiration at first Master Calendar! The way she articulated and delivered everything so eloquently and precise- I was mesmerized and starstruck. I was her number one fan from there after.
Linda was more than just a great, honorable, and fair Immigration Judge. She was a friend, the best friend we all could only hope to have. She was there for anyone that needed her. She loved her girls and her husband so so much. Boy could she cook!!
She was sweet, thoughtful, kind and very caring. She would bring me breakfast from time to time without me even asking, she would share her teas with me. We would go out to lunches and get togethers where I got to know her more deeply and got to see more of her light.
Before I left Phoenix for my promotion she said to me " I am proud of you, you can do this, I can see you running your own court one day"... That stuck with me, not only because she said it and I admired her so much, but, because no one had ever believed in me before. They were only words, but they meant the world to me... specially coming from her. 
To her beloved family: I am so so sorry for your loss, words cannot express my sympathies. We were all really blessed to have Linda in our lives. I will forever remember, respect, and admire her in my heart.
I could write a book on how wonderful Linda was, but this only allowed me 2000 characters...
I hope we get to meet again My Judge ( that was my nickname for Linda).  Cami

I am heartbroken. My sincerest condolences.  I pray comfort and peace to you during this difficult journey. 

Judge Denise Marks Lane
Miami

Linda was a special and wonderful person and will be deeply missed.  I met her when I was working for ICE as a trial attorney.  All my sympathy and prayers of love for her family during this difficult time.  Linda, may you rest in eternal peace. 😇

Judge, you will always be remembered for your kindness and humor. The love that others have shown for you illustrates the wonderful legacy that you had left behind. You will never be forgotten and will always be cherished in the EOIR family. My condolences to your family during this difficult time. Thank you for everything that you have done for so many in your life time. ❤️

Judge Spencer-Walters was my friend and colleague.  She was a lady, a great lawyer and a superb judge.  She will be missed.  My condolences to her family.  

One of my many fond memories. A spring fling brunch. I miss you, your prayers, your smile, your laugh and your stories  every day! 💕
Rest now and we will meet again. 
Nicole💕

Judge Spencer-Walters was a shining light in our office. Her enthusiasm and energy always made the day brighter. Office potluck? She was the first to sign up. A Hawaiian theme? Even better! 
Our hearts and prayers go out to her family and friends. 

Linda was an inspiration not only to me but everyone she met. She offered to mentor me without having seen me in over a decade. Immediately upon seeing me she gave me a big hug and introduced me to all of her coworkers as her niece. She took me under her wing and truly saw me. She taught me what it meant to be a judge... to be compassionate and understanding but strong and firm. She showed me kindness and support that could not be rivaled. I sat in her courtroom in awe of her compassion, intelligence, and passion for her career and family.
Linda was a sparkling light in this world and I am still amazed by her resilience and strength. I think about that day in court every day. She inspired me to become a judge. She checked in on me and treated me like family when she didn't have to. She guided me into college and throughout my first year. 
The loss of Linda is massive and my heart goes out to her family. She always told me stories of Nick, Nicole, and Nadine she loved you all with a fiery passion and it was easy to tell.
Thank you Linda for every piece of advice you gave me. I will carry it with me for the rest of my life... I will go get it!
Much Love,
Hailey Henderson

We will never forget all you've done for us, the gift of your friendship is eternal.  God bless your family, we will always be here for you!  
- Ryan, Corrie, Hailey, Natalie, and Lilly Henderson

I remember growing up and you living next to my aunt. “Dry yaye” is what I called you. You were very sweet and friendly. Even though I haven’t seen you for years your passing was a shock more so cause we never had the chance to meet again. May you find rest in the Lord and rest in eternal and perfect peace. 

To the Spencer-Walters Family
We share your grief at the death of Linda Inez! We express our sincere and heartfelt condolences and wish the family comfort and peace during this difficult time. 'When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.' Estelle, Rosamond, and Theo Edwards accompany the family in the immense pain of the loss. It is well.

Our hearts go out to you and your family for the loss of your dear wife and Mom. We pray that your happy memories will help you through this difficult time. What an amazing person and what a remarkable life!
Our family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Aki & Elaine 

At a Christmas concert 2022 I had invited Nicholas and Linda to in Scottsdale, 
AZ. This was also a reunion after several years! Glad to have reconnected, but, ohh, so short! Linda will be dearly missed!!! May God give strength to endure this tragic loss!

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Linda Inez Spencer-Walters

August 23, 1971 – August 18, 2023

Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery

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