Marilyn Jarrett (née Black) (March 4, 1939 – March 10, 2006) was an American politician and businesswomen.
Marilyn Jarrett | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives | |
| In office 1995–2001 | |
| Member of the Arizona Senate | |
| In office 2001–2006 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 4, 1939 Snowflake, Arizona |
| Died | March 10, 2006 (aged 67) Phoenix, Arizona |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Arizona State University, Brigham Young University |
| Occupation | real estate, politician |
Career
editJarrett was born in Snowflake, Arizona. She went to Arizona State University and Brigham Young University. Jarrett was involved in the real estate business and the sew fabric business. She lived in Mesa, Arizona. Jarrett served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 1995 to 2001 and was a Republican. She then served in the Arizona Senate from 2001 until her death in 2006. Jarrett died at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, in Phoenix, Arizona, after collapsing at her legislative office.[1][2][3][4]
Legacy
editShe was the last person to lay-in-state at the Arizona State Capitol prior to Senator John McCain in 2018.[5][6][7] She was a Latter-day Saint.[8]
Notes
edit- ^ Votesmart.org – Marilyn Jarrett
- ^ Marilyn Jarrett – obituary
- ^ 'State senator dies after collapsing in office,' Arizona Daily Sun, March 10, 2006
- ^ Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records – Arizona Legislators Then and Now – Marilyn Black Jarrett
- ^ "Final Farewells to Sen. John McCain Begin at Arizona Capitol". Time. Archived from the original on August 29, 2018. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
- ^ "When can I pay my respects to Sen. McCain at the Arizona State Capitol?". KPNX. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
- ^ "Honoring John McCain: The week of events celebrating the life of the late senator". Retrieved August 30, 2018.
- ^ "Mormon influence in Legislature is a source of unease". The Daily Courier. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
