Obituary of Barbara Jordan

Barbara Jordan

Barbara Charline Jordan (born February 21, 1936 in Houston, Texas) was a lawyer, academic, and politician who was best known for being the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction and the first Southern African-American woman elected to the United States House of Representatives. Barbara died on January 17, 1996 and her death was because of complications from pneumonia. She died quite soon at age 59.

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Barbara Jordan Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Jordan, Barbara
Common Name: Barbara Jordan
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States
Birth Date: February 21, 1936
Age: 59 (at death)
Occupations:
Active Years: 1967-1979

Political Affiliation: Democratic
Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Crimson
Favorite Scent: Bloom Gocce di Fiori
Favorite Actor: Audrey Hepburn

Barbara's Family Tree

Birth Name: Barbara Charline Jordan
Father: Benjamin Jordan
Mother: Arlyne Patten Jordan
Sister(s):

Bennie Jordan Creswell (1933-2000)
Rosemary Jordan McGowan

Spouse/Partner:

Nancy Earl (partnered 1960-1996, her death)

Death Notice:

Date: January 17 1996 at age 59
Place: Austin, Texas, United States
Cause of Death: Pneumonia (related complications)
Interment: Buried at Texas State Cemetery in Austin, Texas

Category Tags:

Lawyer Academic Politician American Born on February 21st Born in 1936 Born in Texas Died in 1996 Died at age 59 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

"Barbara Jordan's legacy as a civil rights leader, educator, and politician continues to inspire and empower future generations long after her passing. (V)"

"Barbara Jordan had a successful and impactful professional life as a lawyer, educator, and politician, but her career was cut short due to her battle with multiple sclerosis. (V)"

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