Mary J. Cline, 76, of Lexington, passed away early Wednesday morning, July 19, 2017, at Lexington Court Center. She was born July 12, 1941, in Carter County, Kentucky, to the late Charles “Ab” A. and Nola J. (Littleton) Cline.

She was a longtime member of Christian Life Center where she enjoyed working with children, especially in the puppet ministry. Mary’s love of children fit perfectly with her 20+ year career in Administration at St. Peter’s Catholic School. Always laughing and smiling, Mary was a joy to be near. She enjoyed the company of people but also of her cat, Sparky.

Mary is survived by a brother, Clarence “Joe” J. (Arlene) Cline of Springfield, OH; a sister, Betty J. Salyers of Wolf, KY; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews; and two sisters-in-law, Alma Cline and Magdalene Cline.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Elmer, Bill (Adith), Ivan and Charles; two sisters, Flora Kiser and Lorene Cline; and a brother-in-law, Paul Salyers.

The family will receive friends from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2017, at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Rd. The funeral service will follow at 10:30 a.m. with her great-nephew, Pastor Troy Diersing officiating. She will be laid to rest in Oak Grove Memorial Park.