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Former First Lady of Montgomery Dies at 84

Anita Folmar (center)
TODD VAN EMST via Montgomery Advertiser
Anita Folmar (center)

Montgomery's former first Lady Anita Folmar has died at the age of 84.

Folmar's granddaughter Emily Flowers told local media outlets that Anita Folmar died at her home of natural causes and was surrounded by relatives at the time.

Folmar's husband, Emory Folmar, served as Montomgery Mayor between 1977 and 1999. Emory Folmar died in 2001 at age 81.

Anita Folmar had an art gallery named after her at the Armory Learning Arts Center and partnered with Maxwell Air Force Base to host the Glenn Miller Holiday Concert for more than 30 years.

Trinity Presbyterian Church will host Folmar's memorial service Tuesday at 11 a.m.

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