Martha Layne Collins, Trailblazing Governor of Kentucky, Passes Away
Martha Layne Collins, the only woman to serve as governor of Kentucky, has died at the age of 88 at her home in Lexington.
According to her husband, Bill Collins, she died in her sleep at Richmond Place, a retirement community in Lexington. He recalled her remarkable life, saying,
She lived a remarkable life
Early Life and Career
Collins was born in Shelby County and served as governor from 1983 to 1987, a time when Kentucky governors were limited to one term.
Achievements and Legacy
She was the third woman in U.S. history to be elected governor of a state in her own right and played a key role in revolutionizing the state's economy by landing Toyota Motor Manufacturing.
In 1984, Collins was considered as a running mate for Democratic presidential nominee Walter Mondale, but he ultimately chose Geraldine Ferraro. That same year, she chaired the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco.
Author's summary: Martha Layne Collins, a pioneering female governor, passed away at 88.
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