Claudia Belk

Claudia Belk
First Lady of Charlotte
In office
1971–1977
MayorJohn M. Belk
Personal details
BornClaudia Erwin Watkins
July 10, 1937
DiedFebruary 8, 2017 (aged 79)
PartyDemocratic
Spouse
(m. 1971; died 2007)
Children1
Education
Occupation
  • Judge
  • lawyer
  • philanthropist

Claudia Belk (born Claudia Erwin Watkins; July 10, 1937 – February 8, 2017) was an American judge, lawyer, and philanthropist. She was a prominent woman in North Carolina law and, as the wife of John M. Belk, served four-terms as First Lady of Charlotte.