Martha Farmer Brewer

Martha Farmer Brewer (October 26, 1928 – November 14, 2006) was the wife of Alabama's 49th governor Albert Brewer and the former First Lady of Alabama.[1][2][3]

Martha Farmer Brewer
First Lady of Alabama
In role
May 7, 1968 – January 18, 1971
GovernorAlbert Brewer
Preceded byGeorge Wallace (First Gentleman)
Succeeded byBobbie James
Second Lady of Alabama
In role
January 16, 1967 – May 7, 1968
GovernorLurleen Wallace
Preceded byMarjorie Allen
Succeeded bySara Beasley
Personal details
BornOctober 26, 1928
Anniston, Alabama, U.S.
DiedNovember 14, 2006(2006-11-14) (aged 78)
Vestavia Hills, Alabama, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1950)​
Alma materUniversity of Alabama

She was born in Anniston, Alabama and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee.[1] While attending college at the University of Alabama she met Albert Brewer. The two were married for 56 years.[1] Brewer and her husband were devoted to each other, and they had a close and physically affectionate marriage.[4]

Albert Brewer served as governor until January 1971.[1] He lost a battle for the 1970 Democratic gubernatorial nomination to George Wallace.[1]

Martha Brewer died on November 14, 2006 in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.[1] She was survived by her husband, their two daughters, three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.[1] Her memorial service was held at the Mountain Brook Baptist Church.[1]

References
  1. "Former Alabama first lady Martha Brewer dies". tuscaloosanews.com.
  2. "2006 obituary: Martha Farmer Brewer". decaturdaily.com.
  3. "Wife of Former Alabama Governor Albert Brewer Dies". wsfa.com.
  4. "Albert Brewer Obituary". legacy.com.


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