Christine Morgan Rivenbark, 87, of Burgaw passed gently from her earthly life on Monday, April 16, 2012 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center.

She was born June 27, 1924 in Transylvania County, the daughter of the late Vando Caleb and Vera Sloan Morgan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Archie Rivenbark; sisters, Ellen Campbell and Vivian Kitchen and brothers, Norman Morgan and Bryan Morgan.

Christine is survived by her loving family; her daughter, Suzanne Parker (Donnie) of Selma; son, Eddie Rivenbark of Burgaw; grandchildren, Kim Esser (Jon) of King and Derek Parker (Jenna) of Clayton; four great granddaughters; brothers, V. C. Morgan and Lloyd Morgan both of Brevard; and many extended family and friends.

Christine was a faithful member of Mount Holly Baptist Church.

She was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Christine enjoyed the simple things in life, but most important was her family. Always with a smile on her face and a kind word to greet you, she set a positive example for her children to follow. She was a strong, courageous and yet gentle lady who brought out the good in all those who were near and dear to her. Even though Christine disliked cooking she was an excellent cook and homemaker ... she much preferred being outdoors! She lived her life based on Christian principles and instilled Christian values in her children.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Mount Holly Baptist Church with The Rev. Horace Hawes officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park. Casketbearers will be Dewey Rivenbark, Jeremy Rivenbark, Randy Skipper, Jon Esser, Derek Parker and Carey West. Honorary bearers will be Joe Bryant Newkirk and Clyde Swann.

The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. until hour of the service.

Memorial gifts may be given to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Dr., Wilmington, NC 28401, Pender County Library, PO Box 879, Burgaw, NC 28425 or to Mount Holly Baptist Church, 5551 US Hwy 117 N, Burgaw, NC 28425.

Condolences may be sent to the family by selecting "Memory Wall" above.Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Mount Holly Baptist Church with The Rev. Horace Hawes officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. until hour of the service.