Judy Harris Cline

Judy Harris Cline, age 84 passed away peacefully at her home in Lakeland, Florida surrounded by her loved ones on March 29, 2025. She was a loving, generous and fearless woman.

A third-generation Floridian, Judy was born to Eric and Rosalee Harris in Lakeland Florida, on August 5th, 1940.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Marlin Funk, her sister Mary Ford and her grandson, Kyle Harvey. Judy leaves behind a family legacy which includes, her three children Wade Harvey and his wife Beth, Jackie Hilston and her partner Rick Fathauer, Kelly Goff and her partner Kevin Simpson. She was a proud grandmother to Tori Lemieux, Kurt Harvey, Parker and Tyler Goff. Judy was also blessed to be the Great Grandmother of Finn, Wells, Banks and Estelle. Judy is survived by her two sisters Unis Peddy and Juliet Mason.

Judy was an active member of the community and proud to call herself a Lakelander. Judy had a successful career in banking as a mortgage loan officer that span over 25 years. She was a proud graduate of Leadership Lakeland class of 2004. She served on various boards and committees at United Way; Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center; Chamber of Commerce; BloodNet and Historic Lakeland. Judy also volunteered for numerous organizations such as Citizens Police Academy; LVIM; VISTE; Paint Your Heart Out; Day of Caring; and American Cancer Society.

Judy lives on in our hearts and all those who knew her will miss her. She was an independent and strong woman with a soft and caring heart.

A memorial service will be held at Heath Funeral Chapel, 328 S. Ingraham Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801, Friday, April 04, 2025, at 10:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Polk County Bully Project (https://bullyprojectrescue.org) or the Central Florida Speech and Hearing Center (https://cfshc.org).