Terry Kline, 81, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023.
She was born on August 3, 1941, to Elmer David and Armenta Mae (Roach) Holmes in Worth, Missouri.
Terry married Lawrence “Larry” Richard Kline on March 1, 1958, and they shared 63 years together.
She graduated at the top of her class from Hillyard Technical in 1971 and pursued a degree in nursing. She spent several years as a homemaker.
Terry enjoyed leading women’s bible studies in her home and was a member of the McCarthy Baptist Church for sixty years. She was also a member of the National Association of Retired Veteran Railway Employees and the St. Joseph Garden Club. She especially enjoyed gardening and had a green thumb.
She was preceded in death by her parent; her husband, Larry; brothers, Clarence Holmes, Roger Holmes, Sam Holmes and Archie Holmes; and sisters, Martha Farris, Evelyn Myres, Zelma Attebury, Nancy Parelius and Ruth Goff.
Survivors include her sons, Mark Kline (Janet) of Cameron, MO and Keith Kline (Jennifer) of Osborn, MO; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
