Born Loraine Lucy Bramlet on Sept. 24, 1930 in Springfield, she was the daughter of Raydell Nathan Bramlet and Loraine Lucy Zink Bramlet. She had one brother, Edward, who preceded her in death.

She entered the Ursuline Order in July, 1948, making vows on Jan. 16, 1951. She taught young children in Arcadia and Kirkwood, Mo.; and secondary students in Jennings, Mo., and Springfield. She served as community treasurer in Dallas and Laredo, Texas, and Springfield; and was business manager in Decatur. She moved from the Ursuline Community in Springfield to the Ursuline Infirmary in Alton on May 13, 2005. Sister Christine said that her life was about people, not about where she worked or what she did.

Sister Christine will be missed by her Ursuline Sisters; her sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends.

The Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated on Feb. 20 at the Ursuline Convent Chapel, 845 Danforth Street, with Father Steve Pohlman as celebrant. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in Springfield.

Memorials may be made to the Ursuline Infirmary, 845 Danforth Street, Alton, IL 62002.

State-Fine Funeral Home in Alton was in charge of arrangements.