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American politician (1931–2024) For the stand-up comedian Frances Lee Strong, see Grandma Lee.

Frances Strong
Member of the Alabama Senate
from the 22nd district
In office
1983–1986
Succeeded byRick Manley
Personal details
BornFrances Webb Strong
(1931-01-11)January 11, 1931
Demopolis, Alabama, U.S.
DiedNovember 14, 2024(2024-11-14) (aged 93)
Political partyDemocratic
Children5
OccupationTeacher
NicknameSister

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.

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. 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. Strong died on November 14, 2024, at the age of 93.

References

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


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