Amber Cline

Amber Nicole Cline, 42, passed away March 13th, 2023 from injuries sustained in a car crash just north of Gainesville, TX. She was born December 30th, 1980, to Wayne and Stephanie Lindsey in Gainesville, TX. She grew up in the Cooke County area save for a few short years when her parents relocated to San Antonio. Amber attended school in the Callisburg ISD graduating in the class of 1999. During those high school years she found her calling as a leader serving as the Drum Major in the marching band all four years. She was involved in many extracurricular activities including volleyball, softball, one-act play, choir, debate and was an outstanding member of the golf team. She received many awards and accolades in all activities in which she was involved, always striving for perfection in everything she did.

Amber graduated from Callisburg High School in 1999 and went on to Hardin Simmons University on a golf scholarship where she began her studies in Psychology. She then transferred to Texas Woman’s University in Denton where she continued her studies in music therapy. After her time in Denton, she moved to Amarillo and enrolled in West Texas A&M University where her studies continued and she began working for a domestic violence shelter. She had a huge passion for helping victims of domestic violence and was very outspoken in her support for women’s rights and equality.

An avid musician, Amber had a very eclectic taste in music. Listening to one of her playlists would find you listening to an uplifting Christian song followed by a heavy rock song and all genres in between. She loved to sing. From an early age, she could be found singing into a hairbrush in front of the mirror perfecting her craft for the masses to enjoy even if it was just the stuffed animals on her bed. She played the French Horn in high school, a very challenging brass instrument to master. She received high marks in all solo competitions she performed in whether she was playing the French horn or singing. Music was her life and she had a song for any occasion.

Amber met the love of her life, Michael Cline, on July 12, 2007, when she expressed interest in his profile on eHarmony. After exchanging messages for several months, they finally met in person after she half-jokingly asked if he wanted to spend his days off in Texas. He called her bluff and, as they say, the rest is history. She moved to Iowa late in 2007 to be with Mike while he finished his Paramedic studies and they were legally married on May 13, 2008, in a small ceremony in the courthouse across the street from their apartment. On July 12, 2008, one year to the day after they were matched on eHarmony, Mike and Amber exchanged hand written vows on Butterfly Beach in Santa Barbara, CA, with her parents and Mike’s mother standing by their side. After Mike graduated from Paramedic school, they moved back to Texas along with Izzy and Lexi, their 2 beloved miniature Dachshunds.

Amber occupied her time holding several different positions in the human services field and various management positions. She found her favorite job with the Chickasaw Nation working for the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, OK. She served as a surveillance officer and promoted to Assistant Manager, a position in which she thrived. Amber had a very natural ability to lead others and this was evident by how her subordinates would work to move mountains for her. She was the boss and everyone knew it. Just ask her husband. He’ll tell you. Mike and Amber relocated to Cedar Rapids, IA, in late 2021 where she worked for a non-profit as a manager. They relocated back to Texas in 2022 after it was decided they needed to be closer to family. She went back to the Chickasaw Nation and worked in Security Dispatch where she remained until her death.

Amber is survived by her husband Michael from Gainesville, Victoria Alexis (Lexi) Cline and Addison Grace Cline (THE Dachsunds), parents Wayne and Stephanie Lindsey of Gainesville, Mother-in-law Vickie Cline from Gainesville, sister Natalie (Jeremy) Miller of Yukon, OK, Grandmother Mazie Dailey from Sadler, TX, Uncle Kevin (Angie) Potts from Oak Point, TX, Grandparents Billy (Peggy) Potts from Keller, TX, Uncles Steve Potts and Mark Gilgallon from Indianapolis, IN, Dan (Susie) Lindsey from Sadler, TX, and cousins Chase (Alesia) from Sadler, Cara (Julius) Stevens from Tontitown, AR, Cousin Laura (Derek) Gehris from Springfield, MO and Aunt Sheila (Ken) Bear from Springfield, MO.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Jean and Jerry Webb and G. W. Lindsey. Also preceding her in death was Gwendolyn Isabella (Izzy) Cline, her beloved Dachshund.

The family will be present on Friday, March 17th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home located at 602 Lindsay St., Gainesville, TX 76240 to greet friends.

Services will be Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at 11:00am at Temple Baptist Church’s Christian Life Center in Gainesville, TX with Pastor Brady Martin officiating. A private interment service with family at Fairview Cemetery will follow. Viewing will be available before the service beginning at 10:00am.

Because of Amber’s passion for advocacy and support for survivors of domestic abuse, the family is requesting donations be made to Abigail’s Arms Cooke County Family Crisis Center in lieu of flowers (abigailsarms.org).