Martha Ann Cline

Originating from Memphis, TN, she later made her home in Charlotte, NC before moving to Conover, NC after marrying the love of her life in 1986. She worked as a dedicated realtor for many years. Beyond her career, she gave generously of her time through volunteer service with several organizations, always seeking ways to uplift those around her.

For more than 30 years, she and Woodie were proud members of Catawba Country Club, where she enjoyed fellowship, friendship, and many cherished meals. She lived an active and engaged life, always devoted to her family and deeply invested in the moments that mattered most.

She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Emmett “Woodie” Cline of Conover, NC; her daughter Meredith Massa (Joe) of Memphis, TN, and step daughters, Natalie Alexander (Steve) of Conover, Amy Sanger of Charlotte; step granddaughters Katie and Anna Sanger of Charlotte; her grandsons, Parker and Carson Massa of Nashville, TN; her sister, Mary Beth Trouy of Memphis, TN; and her nieces and nephews, Chip, John, Edward, and Beth Trouy of Memphis, TN and Brent McDermott of Jacksonville, FL.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Paula McDermott, and her brother, Jeff Perkins.

A graveside committal will be held at 11:00 AM on March 6, 2026 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2440 Emmanuel Church Rd, Conover, NC 28613.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 PM on March 6, 2026 in the chapel of Willis Reynolds Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the celebration, with a catered reception for friends and family to enjoy at Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home, 56 NW Blvd, Newton, NC 28658.

Deacon Scott Gilfillan will be officiating.

Martha’s favorite charity was St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 https://www.stjude.org

She will be sorely missed by her beloved husband, her daughters, and her surviving sister, along with the many friends and extended family who were blessed to know her.

Condolences may be left at www.willisreynoldsfh.com

Willis Reynolds Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to be serving the Cline family.