This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Jill Sparkman.
On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, Jill Artis Sparkman, loving daughter,
sister, and aunt passed away at the age of 64, with her family at her bedside.
Jill was born September 6, 1956, in New York City, New York to
William and Artis Hill Sparkman. She received her teaching degree from Adelphi
University and her Master of Special Education from Dowling College. Jill
taught for over 35 years at Nassau County BOCES from 1978 to 1999, when she
transferred to Prince George's Public School System in Maryland as a Special
Education Teacher until her retirement.
Jill had a passion for music, which she attributed to singing in
the choir at the Church of the Advent, and her involvement in chorus at
Westbury Senior High School. She further enjoyed sewing and crafting. She was a
collector of unique jewelry, especially earrings. Jill loved to travel and
loved her second home in Aquinnah on Martha's Vineyard Island. Jill was known
for her loving spirit of life, sense of humor, smile, and love of teaching.
Jill was preceded in death by her father, William D. Sparkman. She
is survived by her mother, Artis Sparkman, her sisters Billy Donna and Gayle,
her nephew William Ross Sparkman, and her cousin Adam Alford.
A Memorial Service will be announced, when the final plans are
completed.
We will remember her forever.