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Martha Clines Obituary

Clines, Martha Schaefer,

91, of Louisville, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015 at Episcopal Church Home.

Born in Louisville, Martha was a graduate of Presentation Academy and Nazareth College. She was a member of Queen's Daughters, Bellarmine Women's Council and St. Agnes Catholic Church. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John L. Clines.

Martha is survived by her children, Thomas D. Clines III (Elizabeth), Marian M. Clines, John F. Clines (Cheryl), Hugh M. Clines (Leslie), and James D. Clines; siblings, Robert Schaefer (Martha), Lesie Kiesler (Skip), Dr. John A. Schaefer (Rosanne); sister-in-law, Chile Schaefer; grandchildren, Todd (Jody), Colleen, Gwen (Rob), Tommy, Celeste (Dustin), Maggie, Connor, Jack, Maddy, Carolyn, Ian, Mary Katherine, Meghan, Autumn, Ashley, India and Elaina; and five great-grandchildren.

Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am Friday, June 26, 2015 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1920 Newburg Road, with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 pm Thursday at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Queen's Daughters, Mass of the Air or Anchal Project.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Courier-Journal from Jun. 24 to Jun. 26, 2015.

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Lou Newnan-Chapman

June 18, 2021

Remembering dearest Martha. A sweet lovely lady.

Mary Ann Stinson

July 5, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful lady & we certainly enjoyed the U of L games with her. My thoughts are with your family.

June 29, 2015

I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61: 1,2) With heartfelt sympathy.

Rassiga Family

June 29, 2015

God has taken her home. Our thoughts and prayers are that you find comfort in knowing that she is in His keeping now. She will be very much missed.

William Sandman III

June 24, 2015

"Dr. Clines, Mrs. Clines" they were synonyms for our own parents growing up. When we visited, we were always welcomed into your home, fed, loved. I will hold those grand times on Spring Drive dear. Our prayers are with the entire Cline family as you mourn her passing.

LOU NEWNAN

June 24, 2015

A lovely lady. God bless your dear family .

John Daly, Jr.

June 23, 2015

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord...

Martha and her beloved family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Zach Zoeller

June 23, 2015

A great celebration of life, she and your dad will always be in my thoughts and prayers. they are some of the best and most classy people I have ever known. Zach Zoeller

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