Longtime readers of this board knew Rhonda Cline. She was very knowledgeable about ornaments and many Hallmark products.

On Friday I was shocked to read my Facebook feed to find out that Rhonda had passed away.

This is what Nicki Pierce posted on Hooked on Ornament's Facebook page on Thursday, January 6:

Yesterday, The Hooked on Ornaments Team lost a very important member and friend... Rhonda Waymire Cline. We are shocked and heartbroken with Rhonda's sudden passing. Rhonda worked for Hooked on Ornaments for 25 years as our Web Designer and Customer Service Representative. We are forever grateful for her friendship and countless contributions to the success of Hooked on Ornaments.

Gone far too soon at age 52, Rhonda was a Hallmark Ornament Collector, loved animals, a great cook, a devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend. Our condolences to the Cline Family.

Rest in peace Rhonda, we will always miss you.

Rhonda, the whole Hallmark ornament community will miss you - I hope we hold on to the fond memories of all the ways you brightened our collecting community. As many others are saying, you will be missed.

We are sorry to hear of her passing. We will keep her and her family in our prayers.

so young.

Sad to hear of her passing.

So sorry to hear of her passing.