Betty Holzendorf
American politician (1939–2024)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Betty Smith Holzendorf (April 5, 1939 – February 29, 2024) was a Democratic politician from Florida who served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 16th district from 1988 to 1992 and as a member of the Florida Senate from the 2nd district from 1992 to 2002.
Betty Holzendorf | |
|---|---|
| |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 2nd district | |
| In office November 3, 1992 – November 5, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Pat Thomas (redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Durell Peaden (redistricting) |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 16th district | |
| In office May 17, 1988 – November 3, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Don Gaffney |
| Succeeded by | James B. Fuller (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 5, 1939 |
| Died | February 29, 2024 (aged 84) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | King Holzendorf Jr. |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Edward Waters College (B.A.) Atlanta University (M.A.) University of North Florida (M.Ed.) |
Life and career
Holzendorf was born in Jacksonville on April 5, 1939.[1] She graduated from Edward Waters College and the University of North Florida, both in Jacksonville. She married King Holzendorf who served as a city councilman in Jacksonville.[2]
In the 1960s she was an administrative aide to mayor Jake Godbold.[3]
Holzendorf was defeated in 2003 in a race for the Mayor of Jacksonville.[4][5] The Jacksonville Daily Record interviewed her during her mayoral campaign.[6]
Holzendorf died on February 29, 2024, at the age of 84.[7] Betty Holzendorf Drive In Jacksonville is named in her honor.[8]
