Obituary of Jamie Anne Spafford

Jamie “JAS” Spafford, 69, of Locust Valley, passed away on December 22, 2024. Born February 18, 1955. Jamie was always embracing new challenges. From working for Merrill Lynch international to moving her family to Mexico to start new adventures - where she started not one, not two but three business. Jamie wasn’t shy. In fact her daughter often referred to her as a golden retriever, ready to befriend and help anyone. Known for her warmth and tenacity, Jamie was a natural advocate—especially in navigating complex health challenges, a skill she later used to help others as a medical advocate. Jamie loved good coffee, Korean shows and music but most of all she loved her children. She was preceded in death by her brother, Forrest Spafford; her father, John “Jack” Spafford; her brother, John “Spoof” Spafford; and her mother, Joan “Joma” Spafford. She is survived by a daughter, Jessica Turner of Portland, Maine; a son, Max Turner of Makassar, Indonesia; a very special family dog, Maggie of Portland, Maine; three sisters, Pat Spafford of New York; Kate Sparling of New York and Mair Glosson of North Carolina; as well as her many talented nieces and nephews and two incredible grandkids, Jax and Taylor. At this time the family is planning to memorialize Jamie come the spring.