Ruth M. Easterling
Ruth Elizabeth Moss Easterling (December 26, 1910 – November 1, 2006) was a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for thirteen terms. She was born December 26, 1910 in Blacksburg, South Carolina. She was an alumnus of Limestone College and Appalachian State University.[1]
Ruth Easterling | |
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| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the 58th district | |
| In office 1976–2002 | |
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| Born | December 26, 1910 Blacksburg, South Carolina |
| Died | November 1, 2006 (aged 95) Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Limestone College, Appalachian State University |
| Profession | politician |
After serving on the city council of Charlotte, Easterling was first elected to the legislature in 1976, at age 65. Before retirement she was the co-chairwoman of the appropriations committee.[2] She retired in 2002 at age 92, at which time she was the longest serving female legislator from North Carolina.[2] She represented a district in Mecklenburg County.[2] At the end of her time, she was ranked the seventh in effectiveness among North Carolina legislators by the North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research.[2]
Easterling died on November 1, 2006 at age 95, of congestive heart failure.[2]