Martha Farmer Brewer
| Martha Farmer Brewer | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Alabama | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 26, 1928 Anniston, Alabama, United States |
| Died |
November 14, 2006 (aged 78) Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Albert Brewer |
| Alma mater | University of Alabama |
| Occupation | First Lady |
Martha Farmer Brewer (October 26, 1928 - November 14, 2006) was the wife of Alabama's 49th governor Albert Brewer and the former First Lady of Alabama.[1][2][3]
She was born in Anniston, Alabama and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee.[1] While attending college at the University of Alabama she met Albert Brewer.[1] The two were married for 56 years.[1]
Albert Brewer served as governor until January 1971.[1] He lost a battle for the 1970 Democratic gubernatorial nomination to George Wallace.[1]
Martha Brewer died on November 14, 2006 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.[1] She was survived by her husband, their two daughters, three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.[1] Her memorial service was held at the Mountain Brook Baptist Church.[1]
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