Rita Crocker Clements | |
|---|---|
 Rita Crocker Clements, from a 1975 publication of the United States Army | |
| First Lady of Texas | |
| In role January 20, 1987 – January 15, 1991 | |
| Governor | Bill Clements |
| Preceded by | Linda Gail White |
| Succeeded by | Laura Bush (1995) |
| In role January 16, 1979 – January 18, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Janey Slaughter Briscoe |
| Succeeded by | Linda Gail White |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rita Crocker October 30, 1931 Newton, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | January 6, 2018 (aged 86) Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Alzheimer's disease |
| Resting place | Grove Hill Memorial Park Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
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| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Texas |
Rita Crocker Clements (October 30, 1931 – January 6, 2018) was an American Republican Party organizer, an activist in historic preservation, and a First Lady of the U.S. state of Texas.[1]
- ^ "Rita Clements, former first lady of Texas, dies at 86". statesman. Retrieved January 7, 2018.