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American politician (1926–2024)

Evelyn Lord
Lord in 1989
Mayor of Beaumont, Texas
In office
1990–1994 – 2002–2005
Member of the Delaware Senate
In office
1962–1964
Personal details
Born(1926-12-08)December 8, 1926
DiedDecember 13, 2024(2024-12-13) (aged 98)
Alma materBoston University

Evelyn Marlin Lord (December 8, 1926 – December 13, 2024) was an American politician. She was a member of the Delaware Senate (1962–1964) and the first female mayor of Beaumont, Texas (1990–1994, 2002–2005).

Early life

Lord was born in Melrose, Massachusetts to New England-born Mary Janette Nourse and Austrian-born John Joseph Marlin. She grew up in Medford, Massachusetts and graduated in 1944 from Medford High School and from Boston University in 1948.

Political career

Her work with the League of Women Voters led to her election to the Delaware State Senate. She served two terms as Mayor of Beaumont, Texas.

Death

Lord died on December 13, 2024, at the age of 98.

References

  1. "Evelyn Lord Obituary (1926 - 2024) - Beaumont, TX - The Beaumont Enterprise". Legacy.com. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  2. Bain, Kaitlin (December 15, 2024). "Beaumont's first female mayor dies at 98". Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  3. "Evelyn Lord: Breaking the glass ceiling". Buckner International. February 1, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  4. "Evelyn Marlin Lord". Broussard's Mortuary. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  5. "Evelyn Marlin Lord". Broussard's Mortuary. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  6. "Evelyn Marlin Lord". Broussard's Mortuary. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  7. Brent, Kim (December 17, 2024). "In remembrance: 'The world is a better place because Evelyn Lord lived'". Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
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