Evelyn Lord

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.

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