GIBSON — Linda Steen Sturdivant, 72, of Gibson, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at her home.
She was born Feb. 23, 1948 in Marlboro County, South Carolina, a daughter of the William and Sue Teal Steen.
Mrs. Sturdivant was a member Gibson United Methodist Church and was retired from the textile industry. She enjoyed gardening and talking to family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Sturdivant Sr.; two sisters, Annie Roscoe and Debra Steen; and two brothers, Brady Steen and Willie Steen.
Due to COVID-19 the family will have a private graveside service this week at Steen Family Cemetery.
Surviving, a daughter, Kimberly Whitehead and husband Johnathan of North, South Carolina; two sons, Richard Sturdivant of Bennettsville, South Carolina, and Robert Sturdivant of the home; two grandchildren, Samantha Whithead of Hamlet and Amanda Whitehead of North, South Carolina; sisters, Brenda Prevatte of Bennettsville, South Carolina, Wanda Nunn of Ellerbe, Mary Benoist of Hamlet, Teresa Steen of Rockingham and Lisa Steen of Society Hill, South Caolina; and brother, William Steen of Lexington.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society 500 E. Morehead St. Charlotte, NC 28202.
Online condolences may be made at www.watson-kingfuneralhome.com.
Watson-King Funeral Home in Hamlet is serving the Sturdivant family.
