Mary Evelyn Parker | |
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Treasurer of Louisiana | |
In office 1968–1987 | |
Preceded by | A. P. Tugwell |
Succeeded by | Mary Landrieu |
Personal details | |
Born | November 28, 1920 Fullerton, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | January 17, 2015 (aged 94) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
Education | Northwestern State University |
Mary Evelyn Parker (November 28, 1920 – January 17, 2015) was an American education, newspaper editor, and politician who served as the Treasurer of Louisiana from 1968 to 1987. She was the first woman to serve in the position.