Nellie Connally
First Lady of Texas from 1963 to 1969
Idanell Brill Connally (February 24, 1919 – September 1, 2006) was the First Lady of Texas from 1963 to 1969. She was the wife of John Connally, who was Governor of Texas and later as Secretary of the Treasury.
Nellie Connally | |
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.png) Nellie Connally in the presidential limousine on November 22, 1963. | |
| First Lady of Texas | |
| In role January 15, 1963 – January 21, 1969 | |
| Governor | John Connally |
| Preceded by | Jean Daniel |
| Succeeded by | Ima Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Idanell Brill February 24, 1919 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | September 1, 2006 (aged 87) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Texas State Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse(s) | John Connally (m. 1940; died 1993) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Texas |
She and her husband were passengers in the Presidential limousine carrying United States President John F. Kennedy when he was assassinated in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963.[1][2]
References change
- ↑ "A.W. Brill Company History". vintagegunleather.com. Archived from the original on 2019-11-03. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ↑ Thurber, Jon (September 3, 2006). "Nellie Connally, 87; Former First Lady of Texas Was a Passenger in JFK's Limousine". latimes.com.
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