‘She was an icon’: Betty Holzendorf, former Florida lawmaker from Jacksonville, dies at 84
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Duval Democrats on Thursday announced the death of Betty Holzendorf, a former Florida lawmaker from Jacksonville.
She was 84.
“One of our city’s legendary leaders and proudest Democrats, former State Senator Betty Holzendorf, has passed today. Words cannot express the deepest gratitude and honor we have for her dedicated service to our community,” the group said in a social media post. “A fierce advocate for education, affordable housing, healthcare, and the re-nourishment of the beaches, Betty always exuded integrity, a fighter spirit, and a love for our city.”
Holzendorf grew up in Jacksonville and attended Edward Waters College, Atlanta University and the Universi...
