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Martha Loraine Cline

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Martha Loraine Wolfe Cline, age 88, of Little Rock, former long-time resident of Helena, died February 18, 2017. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Joe William Cline. Born in Tillar, Arkansas on March 22, 1928 to the late Ernest V. and Helen Hogue Wolfe, she spent most of her life in Helena where she moved with her parents in 1934. While in Helena, Loraine was active in St. John's Episcopal Church and in many civic affairs. Over the years she served at St. John's as a Sunday school teacher, youth director, acolyte mother, and secretary, treasurer and president of the Episcopal Church Women. She was a life member of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries and past president of the Helena Chapter. She also served on the Board of Directors of the Helena Country Club. She began her career in the legal field in 1970 by serving ten years as the Grand Jury Reporter for the First Judicial District of Arkansas after which she became a legal assistant. She and her husband moved to Pulaski County in 1986. After moving to Little Rock, she worked as a legal assistant for 11 years at the Rose Law Firm before retiring in 1997. Loraine is survived by one daughter, Cathy Bradshaw (Jerry) of Wynne; two sons, Ernie Cline (Karen) of Little Rock and Chuck Cline (Jane) of Baton Rouge, La.; seven grandchildren, Helen Halbert (Chuck) of Lexa, Chris Gibson (Page) of Little Rock, Trey Cline (Maryanne) of Baton Rouge, Callie Bechnel (Hunter) of Baton Rouge, Jordan Cline, Caroline Cline, and Elizabeth Cline of Little Rock; four step-grandchildren, Stan Bradshaw (Beth) of Wynne, Sarah Jane Martin (Cade) of Jonesboro, Corey Melancon (Storey) of Baton Rouge, Merit Melancon (Dee) of Baton Rouge; nine great-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Ernestine "Tene" Wolfe Nichols of North Little Rock. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Briarwood for their compassionate care of our dear mother. A graveside service, officiated by Father Ray Brown, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday February 22 at Maple Hill Cemetery in Helena followed by a reception celebrating Loraine's life at the Helena Country Club. Honorary pallbearers: Jack Hornor, Buff Brothers, Steve Higginbothom, Ralph Waters and Bill Howe. In lieu of flowers, Loraine requested memorials be made to St. John's Episcopal Church in Helena. Services directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Helena (870) 572-2571. Online guestbook may be signed at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

Published February 21, 2017

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