Beatrice West Cline

Beatrice West Cline, 90 years of age, passed peacefully at her family home of more than six decades on Saturday evening, July 13, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Charles C. Cline, and their son, Charles Randall Cline, Beatrice is survived by four children, including Johnny Gerald Cline (and Mary Ann Cline); Carolyn Cline Crawford; Melody Ann Wells (and Raymond Wells); and Janice Cline Ayers. She leaves a rich heritage of eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. As Proverbs 31 attests, Beatrice was a woman whose worth was "far above rubies" with her husband "trusting in her" and her children "rising up and calling her blessed." Diligent in her finances and her time, Beatrice was devoted to the joyful task of loving her family. A tireless worker and a faithful employee, Beatrice retired from American Bank Stationary, where she made lifelong friends, most of whom preceded her in death. A member of Grace Point Baptist Church, Beatrice came to make known her commitment to the Lord unto salvation later in life, being baptized at the age of 79 years old. Though her health hindered her physical attendance in recent months, she continued as a faithful member, receiving much joy and comfort from her beloved Sunday School Class. Known for hosting her family on Sunday afternoons for a large family dinner, her children fondly remember her cooking, especially such favorites as gravy and biscuits, green beans, sour cream pound cake, potato salad, and chicken & dumplings. An avid gardener who delighted in her yard, Beatrice was known by those who love her for her intricate needlework in embroidering pillow cases and baby blankets. Knowing each stitch was completed in love, today, her embroidery is a physical reminder of her involvement in the lives of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lastly, Beatrice enjoyed time with her furry and feathery companions, including a cat named Tom, a pomeranian dog named Todd, and a cockatiel named Pretty Baby Bird. As the family prepares the service for their beloved "Mother, Granny Cline, Nanny and Manny", as she was affectionately known, they are confident the homecoming she is experiencing in Heaven with the Lord and those she loves, is beyond comparison. A memorial service celebrating the life of Beatrice West Cline will be held Sunday, July 21, 2013, at Grace Point Baptist Church at 3:00 p.m. (505 Atlanta Street S.E., Marietta, Ga. 30064). A graveside service will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to the Grace Point Baptist Church / Rebuild Renovations Program. Those wishing to send flowers should inform their florist to send flowers to the funeral home.