Catherine Dorris Norrell

Catherine Dorris Norrell
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from Arkansas's 6th district
In office
April 19, 1961 – January 3, 1963
Preceded byWilliam F. Norrell
Succeeded byPosition eliminated by reapportionment
Personal details
Born
Catherine Dorris

(1901-03-30)March 30, 1901
Camden, Ouachita County
Arkansas, USA
DiedAugust 26, 1981(1981-08-26) (aged 80)
Warren, Bradley County
Arkansas
Resting placeOakland Cemetery in Monticello, Arkansas
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseWilliam F. Norrell
ChildrenJudy Norrell
Residence(s)Monticello, Drew County, Arkansas
Alma materOuachita Baptist University
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
OccupationEducator

Catherine Dorris Norrell (March 30, 1901 – August 26, 1981) was the third woman in Arkansas history to gain a seat in the United States House of Representatives.[1]

  1. ^ Goss, Kay. "Catherine Dorris Norrell (1901–1981)". The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture. The Central Arkansas Library System. Retrieved 9 March 2019.