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Female Politicians in Tennessee, R-Z


  Ronna Rader — of Cookeville, Putnam County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Martha Ragland — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Mrs. J. Leonard Raulston — Republican. Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Gayle Ray — of Tennessee. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Brandi Redmon — of Dover, Stewart County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Louise Goff Reece (1898-1970) — also known as Louise G. Reece; Louise Goff; Mrs. Carroll Reece — of Johnson City, Washington County, Tenn. Born in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wis., November 6, 1898. Daughter of Guy Despard Goff. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1956 (alternate), 1960, 1964; U.S. Representative from Tennessee 1st District, 1961-63; member of Republican National Committee from Tennessee, 1967. Female. Member, Daughters of the American Revolution; Colonial Dames. Died in Johnson City, Washington County, Tenn., May 14, 1970 (age 71 years, 189 days). Interment at Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City, Tenn.
  Relatives: Granddaughter of Nathan Goff, Jr.; daughter of Guy Despard Goff; married, October 30, 1923, to Brazilla Carroll Reece. See Goff-Reece family of West Virginia.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Wilma Regan — of Jamestown, Fentress County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Betsy Reid — of Brownsville, Haywood County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jeanne Richardson — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Marisa Richmond — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. Albert Rickey — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Maxine Roberts — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Marilyn Robinson — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Nannie Rucker — of Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Mrs. Paul Rushing — of Camden, Benton County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Ruth Russell — of Tennessee. Democrat. Member, Arrangements Committee, Democratic National Convention, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Patti Saliba — Republican. Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Alma Sanford — of Antioch, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Margarette Savage — of Tennessee. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Mrs. Charles Scales — of Tennessee. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Margaret Scobey — of Tennessee. U.S. Ambassador to Syria, 2003-. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Sara Sellers — of Johnson City, Washington County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Sarah Bess Sherrill — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Democrat. Member of Tennessee Democratic State Executive Committee, 1939; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Marietta Shipley — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Ruth M. Short — of Oakdale, Morgan County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Mrs. W. G. Short — of Oakdale, Morgan County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Rena M. Shoun — of Mountain City, Johnson County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Priscilla Siskin — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Dorothy Smith — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Gwen E. Smith — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Kay C. Smith — of Tennessee. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Tennessee 1st District, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Maxine Smith — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Melissa Smith — of Stantonville, McNairy County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Nancy Smith — of Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Mrs. Rutledge Smith — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1944, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Tabitha Smith — of Lancing, Morgan County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Barbara Snyder — of Tullahoma, Coffee County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mrs. Charles F. Speed — of Columbia, Maury County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1940, 1944, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Elizabeth Spruill — Prohibition candidate for Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Julie C. Stadler — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Dorothy Stafford — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Brenda Stallings — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. John Stamps — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. W. T. Starbuck — of Hohenwald, Lewis County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Barbara Nell Stegall (born c.1934) — of Jackson, Madison County, Tenn. Born about 1934. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Peggy W. Steine — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Laurel Steinhice — of Hixson, Hamilton County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Evelyn Stell — of Cordova, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Suzanne Stewart — Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from Tennessee 5th District, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Myra Stiles — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996, 2004 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Pamela Stogner — of Minor Hill, Giles County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Hilta M. Stoner — of Tennessee. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. C. W. Straus — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Phyllis Strieff — of Steeplechase Farms, Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Ann Strong — of Alamo, Crockett County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. R. P. Sullivan — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Edith O. Susong — of Greeneville, Greene County, Tenn. Democrat. Member of Tennessee Democratic State Executive Committee, 1939; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1940, 1944 (alternate), 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mamie Tansil — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Polk Tarwater — of Rockwood, Roane County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Deborah Taylor Tate — of Tennessee. Republican. Member, Federal Communications Commission, 2006-. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary D. Taylor — of Tennessee. Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from Tennessee 9th District, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mary Taylor-Shelby — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Candidate for mayor of Memphis, Tenn., 2003. Female. Still living as of 2003.
  Hazel Thomas — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Lucille Thompson — of Watertown, Wilson County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Nikki Tinker — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Ruth Tobias — of Signal Mountain, Hamilton County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. Marshall Trammell — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. James M. Trimble — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Democrat. Member of Tennessee Democratic State Executive Committee, 1939. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  June Trotter — of Smyrna, Rutherford County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jennifer Underwood — of Pulaski, Giles County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Frances Utley — of Tennessee. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mrs. Horace Vanderverte — of Tennessee. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Nancy Van Hooser — of Tracy City, Grundy County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Marsha Vaughn — of Tennessee. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Sallie Walker — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Jennifer Wallace — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. J. H. Warf — of Hohenwald, Lewis County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1940, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Betty Watkins — of New Market, Jefferson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. John Welsh — of Sparta, White County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Martha Wettemann — of Pleasant View, Cheatham County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Kay C. White — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Tennessee 1st District, 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Elizabeth Buchanan Whorley — of Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Mrs. Charlie Williams — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Tennessee, 1920. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Charlotte Williams — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Peggy Williams — of Lebanon, Wilson County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Susan Richardson Williams — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Della Wills (1873-1953) — also known as Della Womack; Mrs. Mann Wills — of Brownsville, Haywood County, Tenn. Born in 1873. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1924. Female. Died in 1953 (age about 80 years). Interment at Oakwood Cemetery, Brownsville, Tenn.
  Relatives: Married, May 17, 1893, to Asa Mann Wills.
  Rose Winfree — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Alberta Winkler — of Carthage, Smith County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Kelly Wolfe — of Jonesborough, Washington County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Yvonne Wood — of Tennessee. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Annabel Woodall — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. A. T. Woods — of Newport, Cocke County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Brenda Woods — of Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Rebecca C. Woods — of Henderson, Chester County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Sylvia Woods — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 1992; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Joyce Wooldridge — of Tennessee. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mrs. Charles E. Worley, Jr. — of Bluff City, Sullivan County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Ronda Worsham — of Lafayette, Macon County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. Joe Wright — of Sweetwater, Monroe County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Mrs. Neil S. Wright — of Huntingdon, Carroll County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Anna Rachel York — of Crossville, Cumberland County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.

 

 


 
   
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