Mina Hibdon

Mina Hibdon
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
from the 44th district
In office
1973–1976
Preceded byByron Cate
Succeeded byCleta Deatherage
Personal details
Born
Mina Mae Gilreath

(1926-06-18)June 18, 1926
McAlester, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedMay 21, 2010(2010-05-21) (aged 83)
Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJames Hibdon
ProfessionHumanitarian

Mina Hibdon (June 18, 1926 – May 21, 2010) was the first woman elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives from District 44, as well as the district's first Republican representative. Elected at the age of 47 in a special election in 1973, Hibdon served until 1976. A longtime humanitarian and active community volunteer, Hibdon volunteered for the Salvation Army for many years. Along with her husband James, Mina Hibdon died on May 21, 2010, in Norman, Oklahoma.