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Romania Echerd Cline, 97, of Salisbury, NC passed away on March 10, 2019.
Romania was born on March 6, 1922 in Alexander County, NC, the daughter of Euna Mays and Folk Shaw Echerd. She graduated from A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis, NC.
Many remember Romania for her many years of service in the NC Synod of the ELCA. She worked at Lutheridge; served on the Board of Agapé+Kure Beach Ministries; was a member of the Worship and Music Committee of the NC Synod, serving as liturgical assistant at synod assemblies and ordinations; was an active member of Women of the LCA; and traveled extensively with both Lutheran Outdoor Ministries sponsored trips as well as The Grange of St. John’s Lutheran in Concord, NC. She was known by generations of counselors at Lutheridge as “Mama Cline”, for her motto “Do it right or Do it again”, and for teaching numerous future pastors how to properly make a bed. She continued many of her well-known teaching philosophies when she moved to Trinity Oaks, where she enjoyed seeing many old friends from her more active days and entertaining scores of visitors.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph Leroy Cline; her son, Gary Echerd Cline; her sisters, Lorene E. Meyer and Mable E. Dixon; and her brother, Lewis Ray Echerd.
She is survived by her son, Joseph S. Cline of Charlotte; her daughters, Sandra R. Cline of Belmont and Beth Cline Talbert of Roswell, Ga.; and her much-loved granddaughter, Garyn M. Talbert of Roswell, GA.; her brother and sister-in-law, Frankie and Floyd Echerd of China Grove, NC; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Doris and Jack Wade and Linda and Ned Cline of Burlington, NC; and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom adored her. There were several who gave her special care and attention during her later years, Sharon and Mike Edwards, Greg Cline, and Anne and Ron Johnson as well as her great-niece, Candice Caldwell.
A celebration of her long and well-lived life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 16 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Salisbury, NC with the Rev. Rhodes Woolly and the Rev. Laura Henrik officiating. All are invited for lunch in the fellowship hall after the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Novus Way (Lutheridge), Arden, NC or Agape+Kure Beach Ministries, Fuquay-Varina, NC.
Carolina Cremation is assisting the Cline family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Susan Bame says
Loving thoughts from Lutheran Chapel Evangelical Lutheran Church….We loved you as one of our own!
Shirley Kohl says
Saddened to hear of your loss, Joe. My heartfelt condolences to you and the family.
Barbara Malady says
Sorry to learn of that you mother has passed on, Joe. Love and prayers to you all.
Edith Boland Eubanks says
What a long and good life she lived! Well done, good and faithful servant! May the memories of “Mama Cline” comfort everyone who knew and loved her, especially her immediate and extended family. So sorry that she has left us but so thankful that I was able to know and love her.
Edith Boland “Nurse Betsy” Eubanks
Jean Cook says
As Romania’s photograph shows she will be remembered in many ways- one being by he sweet expression of her face. She was one of Mother’s very dearest life-long friends. She loved being in the company of Romania. I remember their beach trip with Daddy just a few years ago.
The Fisher family sends condolences. I know she will be missed. Jean Fisher Cook
Luchi Aveleyra says
My thoughts are with you at this time, Joe, . You were fortunate to have had the love and companionship of your mom for so many years. Warmest regards, Luchi
Daphne Harbinson says
Romania and I worked many years together on the Worship Committee at Lutheran Church of the Nativity. We shared our faith, our family experiences, and many laughs. She was a dear friend. We still exchanged Christmas cards. I know heaven celebrated her arrival! Peace to you Romania! My condolences to all who will miss her.
Leonard says
Mama Cline was a treasure to so many in so many ways! We offer prayers of thanksgiving for her faith, her life and her ministry!
Rita & Leonard Bolick