Loretta Sanders Kline

Loretta Sanders Kline, 69, of Opelika, Alabama passed away July 16, 2025. 

Mrs. Kline was born September 2, 1955, to parents James Sanders and Alice Lumpkin in Lee County Alabama. 

She was preceded in death by her father, James Sanders; mother, Alice Faye Ruff and father, Ira Jay Ruff; and her brothers: Arthur “Gene” Ruff and Ira “Jay” Ruff II.

She is survived by her children: Davey Cortes II (Brandy) and Nichole Owens (John); Grandchildren: Aaron Owens (Bailey), Arica Burton (Brandon), Dominic Cortes (Brontӫ) and Nicholas Cortes; Great-Grandchild: June Burton; Niece: Christy Ruff, Nephew: Seth Ruff (Jessica), Great-Nephews: Jayden, Lathan, and Tucker Siblings: James “Sandy” Sanders II (Hope) and James “Jimmy” Sanders III and sister-in-law: MaryAnn Wallace. 

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Jennifer, Mandy, and Kandice for their years of love, friendship, and support. 

Funeral services for Mrs. Kline will be held Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home. A visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, Friday, July 18, 2025 at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home.