Diane Averitte Sparkman's obituary , Passed away on May 1, 2026 in Holly Springs, North Carolina

Diane Averitte Sparkman

July 5, 1949 - May 1, 2026 (76 years old)

Holly Springs, North Carolina

Diane Averitte Sparkman's obituary , Passed away on May 1, 2026 in Holly Springs, North Carolina

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City of Oaks Funeral Home & Cremations

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Diane Averitte Sparkman

July 5, 1949 - May 1, 2026 (76 years old)

Holly Springs, North Carolina

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Diane Averitte Sparkman Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Diane Averitte Sparkman (Holly Springs, North Carolina), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Diane left this world on May 1, 2026 at the age of 76, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Diane had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Diane may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert A. Averitte Jr. and Joyce McLaurin Averitte; her brother Robert Gary Averitte; and her pet Dexter. She is survived by: her husband Richard DeWitte Sparkman; her daughter Emily Dianne Sparkman of Holly Springs; her cousin Norma Jane Gray; and her sister-in-law Donna London. She is also survived by four nieces, three nephews, one great-niece, three great-nephews.

The family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association and Transitions LifeCare.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
City of Oaks Funeral Home & Cremations



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Bass Lake Park
900 Bass Lake Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540

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