Martha Farmer Brewer (October 26, 1928 – November 14, 2006) was the wife of Alabama's 49th governor Albert Brewer and the former First Lady of Alabama.[1][2][3]
Martha Farmer Brewer | |
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| First Lady of Alabama | |
| In role May 7, 1968 – January 18, 1971 | |
| Governor | Albert Brewer |
| Preceded by | George Wallace (First Gentleman) |
| Succeeded by | Bobbie James |
| Second Lady of Alabama | |
| In role January 16, 1967 – May 7, 1968 | |
| Governor | Lurleen Wallace |
| Preceded by | Marjorie Allen |
| Succeeded by | Sara Beasley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 26, 1928 Anniston, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | November 14, 2006 (aged 78) Vestavia Hills, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Alma mater | University of Alabama |
She was born in Anniston, Alabama and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee.[1] While attending college at the University of Alabama she met Albert Brewer. The two were married for 56 years.[1] Brewer and her husband were devoted to each other, and they had a close and physically affectionate marriage.[4]
Albert Brewer served as governor until January 1971.[1] He lost a battle for the 1970 Democratic gubernatorial nomination to George Wallace.[1]
Martha Brewer died on November 14, 2006, in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.[1] Her memorial service was held at the Mountain Brook Baptist Church.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "Former Alabama first lady Martha Brewer dies". tuscaloosanews.com.
- ^ "2006 obituary: Martha Farmer Brewer". decaturdaily.com. 16 November 2006.
- ^ "Wife of Former Alabama Governor Albert Brewer Dies". wsfa.com. 16 November 2006.
- ^ "Albert Brewer Obituary". legacy.com. 5 January 2017.
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