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Gladys <I>Armstrong</I> Marriott

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Gladys Armstrong Marriott

Birth
Spearman, Hansford County, Texas, USA
Death
30 Jun 2005 (aged 83)
Raytown, Jackson County, Missouri, USA
Burial
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA Add to Map
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Gladys Marriott was a Missouri State Representative for 22 years. First elected in 1966, she was considered a trailblazer as one of only seven women elected to serve in the House that year. She was a "grass roots" politician who spent many hours meeting with her constituents.
Her ability to form consensus even amongst opposing groups was legendary. Her work as chairman of the House Retirement Committee brought her state and national recognition. She retired from politics in 1988.
Gladys was a past president of the National Order of Women Legislators.
Gladys was a patriot who believed in God, family, and service to the community. She taught not only by words but with action.
Gladys Marriott was a Missouri State Representative for 22 years. First elected in 1966, she was considered a trailblazer as one of only seven women elected to serve in the House that year. She was a "grass roots" politician who spent many hours meeting with her constituents.
Her ability to form consensus even amongst opposing groups was legendary. Her work as chairman of the House Retirement Committee brought her state and national recognition. She retired from politics in 1988.
Gladys was a past president of the National Order of Women Legislators.
Gladys was a patriot who believed in God, family, and service to the community. She taught not only by words but with action.


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  • Maintained by: VDR
  • Originally Created by: Jody
  • Added: Jul 23, 2005
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11414239/gladys-marriott: accessed ), memorial page for Gladys Armstrong Marriott (3 Jan 1922–30 Jun 2005), Find a Grave Memorial ID 11414239, citing Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by VDR (contributor 47292775).