Nellie Connally

1919–2006 (age 87)

First Lady of Texas

Biography

Nellie Connally brought grace to the role of First Lady of Texas, hosting dignitaries with warmth while supporting her husband's statewide leadership and nurturing a civic-minded family.

She remained an advocate for arts and education, and she is remembered at the Texas State Cemetery where fellow Texans pay tribute to her commitment to the state's heritage.

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