Yvonne S. Wilson
Yvonne Delores Starks Wilson (March 22, 1929 – October 14, 2019) was a Democratic politician from Missouri. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri.[1][2]
Yvonne S. Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Missouri Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office 2005–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Groves Bland |
| Succeeded by | Kiki Curls |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 42nd district | |
| In office 1999–2005 | |
| Preceded by | Lloyd Daniel |
| Succeeded by | Jonas Hughes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Yvonne Delores Starks March 22, 1929 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | October 14, 2019 (aged 90) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | James Wilson
( m. 1947; died 2008) |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Educator |
Biography
She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lincoln University in elementary education in 1950, and a Master of Arts degree in sociology from University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1971. She served in the Kansas City school district for 35 years as a teacher, principal, and Director of Elementary Education.
She was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in a special election in 1999. She served in that body through 2002. In 2004, she was first elected to the Missouri State Senate. She served on the following committees:
- Appropriations
- Education
- General Laws
- Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families
- Joint Committee on Education
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References
- Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (Oct 14, 2019). "Yvonne Wilson, longtime Missouri state lawmaker, dies at 90". Retrieved Oct 17, 2019.
- Yvonne Starks Wilson-obituary
External links
- Missouri Senate - Yvonne Wilson official government website
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Follow the Money - Yvonne Wilson
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