Gladys Noon Spellman | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 5th district | |
In office January 3, 1975 – February 24, 1981 | |
Preceded by | Lawrence Hogan |
Succeeded by | Steny Hoyer |
Personal details | |
Born | Gladys Blossom Noon March 2, 1918 New York City, U.S. |
Died | June 19, 1988 Rockville, Maryland, U.S. | (aged 70)
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Reuben Spellman |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | George Washington University Graduate School USA |
Gladys Noon Spellman (born Gladys Blossom Noon; March 2, 1918 – June 19, 1988)[1] was an American educator who served as the U.S. representative for Maryland's 5th congressional district from January 3, 1975, to February 24, 1981, when her seat was declared vacant after she fell into a coma the previous year. She was a member of the Democratic Party.[1]