Ann Bedsole

Ann Bedsole
Bedsole in 1985
Member of the Alabama Senate
from the 34th district
In office
1982–1994
Preceded bySonny Callahan
Succeeded byHap Myers
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
from the 101st district
In office
1978–1982
Preceded bySonny Callahan
Succeeded byKen Kvalheim
Personal details
BornMargaret Anna Smith
(1930-01-07)January 7, 1930
Selma, Alabama, U.S.
DiedDecember 1, 2025(2025-12-01) (aged 95)
PartyRepublican
Spouse(s)Massey Palmer Bedsole Jr.
Nicholas Hanson Holmes Jr.
Children3

Ann Smith Bedsole (born Margaret Anna Smith; January 7, 1930 – December 1, 2025) was an American politician, businesswoman, community activist and philanthropist. She was the first Republican woman to serve in the Alabama House of Representatives and the first woman to serve in the Alabama Senate. In 2002, she was inducted into the Alabama Academy of Honor.

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