Frances Strong Explained

Party:Democratic
Birth Name:Frances Webb Strong
Birth Date:11 January 1931
Birth Place:Demopolis, Alabama, U.S.
Nickname:Sister
Occupation:Teacher
Children:5
State Senate:Alabama
District:22nd
Term:1983–1986
Successor:Rick Manley

Frances Webb "Sister" Strong (January 11, 1931 – November 14, 2024) was an American politician in the state of Alabama. She was the second woman to serve in the Alabama Senate, after Ann Bedsole. She served as a Democrat representing the 22nd district.[1] [2]

Strong was born and raised in Demopolis, Alabama, the daughter of Mem Creagh Webb and Frances Coleman Webb. Her great-grandfather was the founder of John C. Webb & Sons, a cotton merchandising business. She received the nickname "sister" as the younger of two sisters in her family.[3] A teacher, she also served on the State Elections Commission and Alabama State Democratic Executive Committee prior to her election in 1983. She was married to Gilbert Burke Strong and had five daughters.[4] Strong died on November 14, 2024, at the age of 93.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Book: State Elective Officials and the Legislatures. October 10, 1985. Council of State Governments. 9780872920552. Google Books.
  2. Web site: First Women to Serve in State and Territorial Legislatures. National Conference of State. Legislatures. www.ncsl.org.
  3. Web site: Madigan. Charles M.. July 22, 1988. Who's He? He's the Guy Who Took Third Place. April 9, 2021. Chicago Tribune. en-US.
  4. News: 'Sister' Strong seeks State Senate seat. The Democrat-Reporter. Linden, Alabama. October 13, 1983. October 3, 2018.
  5. Web site: Frances Webb (Baby Sister) Strong Obituary (1931-2024) Demopolis, AL . November 21, 2024 . echovita.com . english.