On December 7, 2023, Judy Cline went to be with her Lord and Savior after a period of declining health. Judy was born to the late Sid D. Powell and Dovie Lou Young Powell on January 6, 1939.

Judy was a graduate of the 1957 class of Hildebran High School and was a graduate from Lenoir-Rhyne College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology.  She worked in many hospitals and doctor offices over her career and retired from Valdese Hospital in 2007. Judy was a member of First Baptist Church of Hildebran where she sang in the choir and was involved in mission work.  She loved to sing and play the piano at home.  She also enjoyed reading and spending time with family. Judy had a heart for giving to those less fortunate and had a passion for missionary work.  She volunteered with Hospice and at free medical clinics in her spare time.  However, she had a passion for children.  She sponsored many children through World Vision, one of them for twenty years.  She also donated to many agencies throughout her life that helped spread the word of God.

In addition to her parents, she is proceeded in death by her husband of 46 years, Kenneth “Jock” Cline and two brothers, Norman Powell and Cecil Powell.

Surviving her are her two children, Kenneth “Andy” Cline (Diana) and Alice Cline Sanders (Charles).  She also is survived by five grandchildren, Seth, Luke and Anna Marie Cline and Addyson and Aubrey Sanders as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese, NC on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials man be made to World Vision or VIA Health Partners (Hospice) at 900 Donita Dr., Lincolnton, NC 28092.