Frances Strong | |
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| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office 1983–1986 | |
| Succeeded by | Rick Manley |
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| Born | Frances Webb Strong January 11, 1931 Demopolis, Alabama, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 5 |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Nickname | Sister |
Frances Webb "Sister" Strong (born January 11, 1931) is an American politician in the state of Alabama. She was, alongside Ann Bedsole, the first woman to serve in the Alabama Senate. She served as a Democrat representing the 22nd district.[1][2]
Strong was born and raised in Demopolis, Alabama, the daughter of Mem Creagh Webb and Frances Coleman Webb. Her great-grandfather was the founder of John C. Webb & Sons, a cotton merchandising business. She received the nickname "sister" as the younger of two sisters in her family.[3] A teacher, she also served on the State Elections Commission and Alabama State Democratic Executive Committee prior to her election in 1983. She was married to Gilbert Burke Strong and had five daughters.[4]