of Marion, AR
January 8, 1935 - November 11, 2023
Gloria Cline East
January 8, 1935 November 11, 2023
Gloria Dean Cline East, 88, of Marion, Arkansas departed this life on November 11, 2023. Gloria was born on January 8, 1935, in Tyronza, Arkansas, to parents Harry Otis Cline, Sr., and Tola Faye Cagle Cline. She was a graduate of Marked Tree High School. Gloria went on to marry the love of her life, Harry Delano East, Sr., and they were married 64 years, until his death in 2017.
Her married life started as a military wife at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California. They returned to Crittenden County and Marion, Arkansas, to raise their family of three sons. Gloria was a loving dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. Gloria loved gardening and providing fresh vegetables for her family and friends.
While in high school, Gloria began playing the piano at her home church, the Marked Tree Church of God. She was very proud of her faith and continued her service as a pianist in the church for many years.
Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Tola Faye Cline; brother, James Otis Cline; three sisters, Era Mae Perkins, Katherine Cline, Cynthia Kay Tucker; two sons, Harry D. East, Jr., and Murray David East; and one grandson, Wilkes Danner East.
She is survived by her son, Denny East (Baylus), of Marion, Arkansas; one sister, Gail Nichols, of Marked Tree, Arkansas; and one brother, Harry Cline, Jr., of Cherry Valley, Arkansas. She also leaves behind two grandchildren, Emilee East Brigman (Brack), of High Point, North Carolina, and Michael East (Jodi) of Marion, Arkansas; three great grandchildren, Hamer Brigman, Bo Brigman, and Mary Elizabeth East; and a host of nieces and nephews who affectionately called her ''Aunt Dean''.
There will be a graveside service Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Tyronza Cemetery, at 2:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Marked Tree Church of God, 114 Allyn Street, Marked Tree, Arkansas, 72365.
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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR 72303
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