More than one hundred people gathered to remember Gainesville's first female commissioner and mayor Friday.
Roberta "Bobbie" Kline's memorial service was held at The Thomas Center, a place that suited the early environmentalist's love for the arts. Her name is engraved on a plaque just outside the building, recognizing her as one of the commissioners when The Thomas Center became city of Gainesville property.
Former city employees remembered her as a hard worker with good communication skills. "She was quick to understand the issues and she wasn't timid," former City Attorney J.T. Frankenberger said.
Kline was remembered as more than a leader of Gainesville. For the last few years, she ran a gift shop, Loop de Loop, with her daughter. The shop, located on N.E. 16th Ave. near Main Street, is closed until Tuesday.
Kline died Sunday from cancer-related complications. She is survived by four siblings, four children and one grandchild. She was 69 years old.