Marilyn Louise Blodgett Cline, 72, better known as Mimi, of Spearman, Texas

Marilyn Louise Blodgett Cline, 72, better known as Mimi, of Spearman, Texas, passed on April 18, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 21, 2023, at Hansford County Cemetery. Viewing will be held Thursday, April 20, 2023 4:00p.m. until 9:00p.m. and Friday, April 21, 2023, 9:00a.m. until 1:00p.m. at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home in Spearman. Arrangements are under the directions of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Marilyn was born December 13, 1950, in Spearman, Texas, to C. Ralph and Johanne Studer Blodgett. She graduated from Spearman High School in 1969. She married Dennis Fred Cline in Spearman, Texas on May 12, 1972. They lived in North Carolina at Fort Bragg while Dennis was in the military. To this union was born two children, Grady Patrick and Bethany Elise. Marilyn attended Texas Tech University where she received her bachelor’s degree in English. She remained a proud Red Raider and often said she bled red and black. She was devoted to her family and worked alongside her dad at B&B Farm Industries, Inc. for over 30 years. During this time, she pursued her true passion in life, quilting and sewing. Her business, Country Stitches, started in her home basement and evolved into a successful storefront. In 1999, she transitioned to the Purchasing Director at Hansford County Hospital, a position she held for over 15 years. After retirement, she spent her time enjoying her grandkids and great-grandkids, shopping, and she expanded her love and knowledge of arts and crafts. Marilyn was dedicated to her service on the board of the Spearman Community Fund. Marilyn was a highly intelligent, confident, witty woman who could joke with the best of them. She was incredibly loving and caring to both people and animals, especially her cats. She never wavered to give to those in need. She will be dearly missed.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis F. Cline, of 25 years, her father, C. Ralph Blodgett, mother, Johanne Blodgett, father-in-law, Johnny Raindl, mother-in-law, Ima Lou Raindl, her grandson, Rhys Cline, and her brother, Glenn Blodgett, DVM.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Grady and Heather Cline of Spearman, and Bethany Cline of the home; three grandchildren, Shelby and Cord Whisennand, Cambry Cline and Creed Cline, two great grandchildren, Cortlyn Whisennand and Callan Whisennand; sister-in-law’s, Karen Blodgett, Pam and BL Miller, June and Bud Goolsby, and Mary Gayle Raindl; and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Family suggests memorials in memory of Marilyn be given to the Dr. Glenn Blodgett Memorial Scholarship Endowment at Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine at give.ttu.edu or the Spearman Community Fund.