Phyllis Schlafly

1924–2016 (age 92)

conservative activist and author

Biography

Phyllis Schlafly rose to national prominence as a conservative activist and author, shaping public debate with her best-selling book 'A Choice Not An Echo' and with Eagle Forum, the grassroots organization she founded to champion family values and national sovereignty.

Drawing on her legal training and a steady presence on radio and in political circles, she led campaigns that influenced nominees and legislation for decades, leaving a complex legacy among those who admired her tireless advocacy; she rests at Calvary Cemetery.

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