Becky Lee Klineline

Becky Lee Klineline

Ava, Missouri

Becky Lee Klineline, 69 years, 3 months, 8 days old, passed peacefully to Heaven on February 23, 2026, at her home with her husband, Joe and family by her side.

Becky was born November 15, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Louis and Doris (Lee) Prince.

She graduated from Ava High School in 1975. Becky got her B.S. Degree in Social Work at MSU in Springfield, MO and later acheived her Masters Degree in Elementary Education. Becky was a public school teacher. She taught elementary and middle school at Ava Public Schools for 25 years. Becky was dedicated to her profession and loved her job.

On June 16, 1979, Becky and Joe Klineline were united in marriage at Ava United Methodist Church and together were blessed with three children, Chad, Tyler, and Abbie.

Becky adored her family and was always right there when they needed her.

She was a woman of faith and strength. She was a member of the Ava General Baptist Church for many years. Becky’s joy was being with her grandkids and serving others. Gatherings at her house were the best. Whatever event was taking place, she was always prepared. She looked forward to family vacations, especially the beach!

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lou and Doris.

Becky is survived by her husband, Joe; three children and their spouses; Chad (Amasa) Klineline, Tyler (Kelsey) Klineline, and Abbie (Adam) Wright, grandchildren; Colbie, Colter, Barrett, Finlee, June, Kota, and Cam; siblings; Gary Prince and Amy (Wes) Barnum; nieces, nephews, and other extended family and many friends.

She was blessed with a wide circle of dear friends, who filled her life with laughter, loyalty, and love. These friendships were a constant joy and strength to her. She cherished the long conversations, shared traditions, vacations, and every other moment shared. She profoundly and wholeheartedly loved each and every one.

Funeral services for Becky will be Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. in the Ava General Baptist Church, 231 S. Spring St., Ava, MO. Visitation will be at the church on Friday, February 27th from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Burial will be in the Ava Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Tim Reese. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Ava Schools (Backpack Program) or Ava Schools (Care to Learn). Services are being conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO.