Obituary of Martha J. Cline

Martha J. Cline, age 74, of Moore Haven, left this life unexpectedly at her home on Friday, August 5, 2011 to join her loving husband of 50 years, Earl C. Cline, in the presence of God in Heaven. Martha was born in Hendricks County, Indiana on May 20, 1937 where she lived until 1971. At that time she moved to Moore Haven, FL where she resided until her death. Martha was an active member of the Palmdale Baptist Church in Palmdale, FL. Through the years, she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School to hundreds of children in Moore Haven. She retired from Glades County in 2008 where she worked in the County Clerk's Office for 12 years. Prior to working for the county, she had worked as a Payroll Clerk for various agricultural growers in the area. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, John Bombei and Rose Calbert Bombei, and an infant brother, Richard Bombei. She was also preceded in death by her husband and best friend, Earl C. Cline. Those who knew Martha and Earl knew that their relationship was a true love story and a beautiful example of a Christian marriage. She is survived by her daughter: Nancy C. Wilkerson (Rodney) and three sons: Michael D. Cline (Connie), Earl D. Cline (Kara) and David W. Cline (Susie). Martha had 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers: Maurice Bombei (Peg), Robert Bombei, John Bombei and David Bombei (Pat); sisters Ruth Thornburgh (Ron) and Janet Staley; sister-in-laws: Barbara Hammons, Judy Mathis and Mable Cline. She has a host of nieces and nephews and numerous friends. A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 15, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Maple Grove Baptist Church, 120 E. SR 78 NW, Moore Haven, FL. Visitation will be held prior to the Memorial Service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 1898, Belle Glade, FL 33430. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle . .