Funeral Services for Becky Lee Klineline, Age 69 of Ava, Missouri will be held on Saturday, February 28th, 2026 at The Ava General Baptist Church, Ava, Missouri, beginning at 10:00 AM. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 27th, 2026 at the church from 6-7 PM. Burial will be in Ava Cemetery, Ava Missouri.
Arrangements are under the direction of The Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Missouri.
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, Missouri, and later achieved 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
