Adlene Harrison has been announced dead by the current Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson.
The statement by Mr. Johnson read:
“We have lost a Dallas legend. Adlene Harrison had an amazing impact on this city. As the first woman that this city called its mayor, she made history. And as a fearless and strong leader, she made Dallas better.”
She was the first Jewish woman to be mayor of a major city.
Harrison was also a member of the Dallas City Council from 1973 to 1977, and was acting mayor of the city in 1976.
She was 98 years old.
Adlene Harrison cause of death
Adlene Harrison died of natural causes Saturday morning.
Was Adlene Harrison married? Did Adlene Harrison have children?
She met her husband, Maurice, in 1951.
They eventually got married two years later.
They also had a beautiful daughter. Her name is withheld.
Adlene Harrison net worth
Her net worth was estimated at $3 million dollars.
When is Adlene Harrison funeral? Date, time, venue, burial service, obituary poster
A funeral is planned for Tuesday at Temple Emanu-El in North Dallas, where Harrison had been a member since she was a child.
The time of the service has not been finalized.
