About Virginia Shehee
Lived 1923 – 2015 (aged 91). Virginia Shehee was an American politician and businessperson.
Virginia Ruth Kilpatrick Shehee (1923-2015) was an American businesswoman and politician from Louisiana. A member of the Democratic Party, she was the first woman elected to the Louisiana State Senate.
Personal life Shehee was born on July 12, 1923, in Houston, Texas to Lonnie Benjamin Kilpatrick and Nell Peters. Her funeral was held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Shreveport. A member of the Democratic Party, she served the 38th District (Caddo and DeSoto Parishes) from 1976 to 1980.
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Who was Virginia Shehee?
American businesswoman and politician
When was Virginia Shehee born?
Virginia Shehee was born on 12 July 1923 in Houston.
When did Virginia Shehee die?
Virginia Shehee died on 6 July 2015 in Shreveport.
What was Virginia Shehee's occupation?
Virginia Shehee was a politician and businessperson.
What nationality was Virginia Shehee?
Virginia Shehee was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Virginia Shehee. https://biography.guide/virginia-shehee/
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