Martha Farmer Brewer | |
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First Lady of Alabama | |
Personal details | |
Born | October 26, 1928 Anniston, Alabama, United States |
Died | November 14, 2006 Vestavia Hills, Alabama, United States |
(aged 78)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Albert Brewer (m. 1950) |
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.
She was born in Anniston, Alabama and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. While attending college at the University of Alabama she met Albert Brewer. The two were married for 56 years.
Albert Brewer served as governor until January 1971. He lost a battle for the 1970 Democratic gubernatorial nomination to George Wallace.
Martha Brewer died on November 14, 2006 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. She was survived by her husband, their two daughters, three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Her memorial service was held at the Mountain Brook Baptist Church.