Loretta Kleve Obituary

Loretta Annette Kleve, 71

Loretta Annette Kleve, 71, of Little Rock, passed away April 7, 2013. She was born in San Diego, California to Margarita Picchiarello and Jerals Rexter Griffin and was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church.

Preceded in death by her parents, she is survived by her husband, Maurice Kleve; daughters, Jennifer Margaret Ann Meyer (Bill) of Lake Bluff, Illinois and Annette Raschel Kleve of Little Rock; brothers, Rex Griffin (Pamela) of Benton and Jim Griffin (Diane) of Mountain Home; sister, Geraldine Hughey (David) of Fayetteville; and grandchildren, Will Meyer and Rosie Meyer.

Visitation will be Friday, April 12 beginning at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Vigil Service at 7:00 at Christ the King. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Msgr. Francis I. Malone on Saturday, April 13 at 10:00 a.m. at the church, followed by interment at 2:00 p.m. at East Lawn Cemetery in Marshall, Arkansas.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., (501)224-2200. Mrs. Kleve's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Published by Baxter Bulletin from Apr. 11 to Apr. 12, 2013.
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We miss the very capable lady.

James Johnston

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April 10, 2021

I have just learned that Loretta passed away. We worked together for many years and I found in her an intelligent, funny and hard working friend. I am so sorry for your loss.

Scott Dobbs

August 30, 2013

May God help you and your family find peace in this time of sorrow.

Ms porter

April 16, 2013

Loretta was always so generous and gracious. She carried God's light to all. She was one of the most intelligent beings I've known. I pray for peace and healing for her family and friends.

Pat Crossley

April 15, 2013

Loretta was a red-headed firecracker indeed! I worked with her at ODAR and enjoyed her sense of humor. She was spunky and funky! She will be missed.

Kathy Jennings

April 15, 2013

Our prayers are with your family during this time. We pray for God's peace to settle your mind, calm your soul,and heal your broken heart.

Erin and Jared

Erin Lynch

April 15, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Maury and Annie, and with all of Loretta's family at this difficult time.

Loretta will live on forever through the memories of her many family members, friends and colleagues whose lives she touched with her unwavering devotion to family and friends, her exceptional academic talent, career achievements, generosity, and humor. The fond memories we and our children shared over the years as neighbors will always remain with us, and she will be greatly missed by those who were lucky enough to be touched by her presence in their lives.

Mark and Elizabeth Burling

April 13, 2013

You are in my prayers and I will miss Loretta very much.

Monica Cook

April 12, 2013

I sincerely offer my condolence. No matter when a loved one leaves they are gone to soon.Such great loss can result in deep sorrow. May the God of comfort be with you and your family during this most difficult time. (2Cor:3,4)

Stephanie Jones

April 12, 2013

While working with Loretta at ODAR I found her to be an intelligent, helpful, and caring person, who had a great sense of humor! My prayers go out to your family.

Becky Udron

April 12, 2013

Loretta and I were classmates at Marshall and School of the Ozarks in Branson. I know we both left SofO with wonderful memories. My condolences to her family.

Joe Treat

April 11, 2013

I remember Loretta from her attendance at the annual AG CLE Program that I coordinated. She always made a point to thank me for my work putting together the program. Then I found out she is the wife of my major professor while a graduate student in Biology Education at UALR. Small world and it will be smaller without this generous and gracious lady. My condolences to you Dr. Kleve.

Susan Deming

April 10, 2013

Dear Maurice, Jennifer & Annie,
It is hard to express the loss I feel. I want you to know when God created Loretta he "broke the mold." She was such a unique person, so very kind & caring. When she first came to OHA/ODAR I went into her office, introduced myself & we were instant friends. I will always remember all the lunches we shared w/coworkers & all the laughs we had during that time. I truly believe she was perhaps a "Carol Burnett" clone. She kept us all in stitches. She often spoke of all of you and her grandchildren. You meant so much to her. I am so blessed to have known & worked with her. She will be missed sorely. You all are in my thoughts & prayers.
Glenda Copoeland, Little Rock Ar. ODAR (retired)

April 9, 2013

Loretta and I were classmates in law school. I was sorry to read of her passing in the paper today. My condolences to her family.

Brad Newman

April 9, 2013

My prayers go out to you and your family.

Estelle
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Estelle Gilbreth

April 9, 2013

Our family offers sincere condolences to the family of cousin Loretta who went to Sierra Leone before we did.
Jamie & Margaret, William & David.

Jamie Johnston

April 9, 2013

Loretta was a legal cohort here at Social Security. What a brilliant lady ! and she was sooo humerous. A fine Catholic lawyer who is in the peaceful, loving arms of Our Lord.
Don Curdie

April 9, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

Sharon Dickey

April 9, 2013

Loretta began her career in OHA/ODAR with a large group of us in Dallas North. She was a dynamic force and offered her keen insight into our new world some 26 years ago. We eventually went our separate ways but most of us remained in the OHA family. She and I conversed directly or over the email over the years, usually related to some management puzzle placed before us mere "writers" to solve. Many of us considered her to be our very own Carol Burnett in terms of humor, serious philospher and witty muse. She will be missed. Peace to you and yours at this time.

Kent Larason

April 9, 2013

Maurice,
My sympathy to you and your family.
tom

Tom Lynch

April 9, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Rebecca Smiddy

April 8, 2013

Jennifer and Annie, you both are in my thoughts and prayers as well as your families during this difficult time. I hope you find comfort in knowing that she is in God's care now and no longer suffering. May you both be blessed with remarkable memories because she was a remarkable person who will be missed dearly

Stella Mullins

April 8, 2013

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