Sally Louann Cline, 79, of Upper Macungie Township, died April 24, 2020, at home.

Her death was unrelated to coronavirus.

Born Jan. 29, 1941, in Mark Center Township, Ohio, she was the first of seven children of the late Louis W. Bryan and Ann Bryan (Nagy).

She preferred to be called Louann, a union of her parents’ first names.

A graduate of Farmer High School in Northwest, Ohio, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Defiance College in 1964, the same graduation day as her husband, William A. Cline.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years; daughter Barbara A. Jaindl, her late husband, Timothy, and their sons Steven and Gregory of Lower Macungie; son James A. Cline and his wife, Michele, and their children Elizabeth and Evan of Towson, Md.; son Brian L. Cline and his wife, Heather, of Sterling, Mass.; two sisters; and two brothers, all from Northwest Ohio.

She was predeceased by two sisters.

Through the years, she and her family lived in Iowa, Illinois and Ohio before moving to the Allentown area in 1981.

She served as a teacher in all of the states in which she lived but her biggest lifetime commitment was to family, church and community.

She volunteered in various local roles including the Trinity After School Program and Lehigh County Association for the Blind.

At Asbury United Methodist Church, South Whitehall, she served as a volunteer Children’s Ministry coordinator and enjoyed friendships through United Methodist Women groups such as Circle and events such as the annual bazaar.

She and her husband shared memories with friends from their Asbury Share Group and volunteer roles including Asbury flower delivery, and Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank.

They were also dedicated attendees at sports and special events for their children, grandchildren as well as, dozens of out-of-state relatives.

The immediate family will have a private service for her at the Memorial Garden at Asbury United Methodist Church, a site which will be accessible to friends and family.

A life celebration event will be held with loved ones in Northwest, Ohio, in the coming months as health restrictions allow.

Access to online condolences and updates are available at brubakerfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, consider what you can do to support neighbors and those in need.

Cards and donations to “Memorial Garden Fund, Asbury UMC” may be sent to Brubaker Funeral Home, 234 Walnut St., Catasauqua, PA 18032.