Age, Biography and Wiki
Lila Cockrell (Lila May Banks) was born on 19 January, 1922 in Fort Worth, Texas, U.S., is an American politician (1922–2019). Discover Lila Cockrell's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 97 years old?
| Popular As |
Lila May Banks |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
97 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
19 January, 1922 |
| Birthday |
19 January |
| Birthplace |
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Date of death |
29 August, 2019 |
| Died Place |
San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Lila Cockrell Height, Weight & Measurements
At 97 years old, Lila Cockrell height not available right now. We will update Lila Cockrell's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Lila Cockrell's Husband?
Her husband is Sidney Earl Cockrell Jr. (m. 1941-1986)
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| Parents |
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| Husband |
Sidney Earl Cockrell Jr. (m. 1941-1986) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Lila Cockrell Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lila Cockrell worth at the age of 97 years old? Lila Cockrell’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from United States. We have estimated Lila Cockrell's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Lila May Banks Cockrell (January 19, 1922 – August 29, 2019) was an American politician who served twice as mayor of San Antonio, Texas.
During World War II, she served in the WAVES branch of the United States Navy.
However, Bertha Knight Landes was mayor of Seattle 1926–1928.
She served as President of the Dallas and San Antonio chapters of the League of Women Voters during the 1950s.
After serving for a decade on the city council, including her 1969 service as the city's first woman mayor Pro Tem, Cockrell was elected in 1975 to the first of four two-year terms as Mayor of San Antonio.
At the time of her inauguration, San Antonio's population gave her the status of the mayor over the largest American city being governed by a woman.
She is often listed as the first woman in the United States to be elected mayor of a major metropolis.
Cockrell's first three terms ran consecutively 1975–1981.
At the end of her third term, she chose not to run because of the illness of her husband Sidney Earl Cockrell Jr. She was succeeded by Henry Cisneros.
Widowed in 1986, she was elected to her fourth term as mayor in 1989 when Cisneros left office.
Lila Cockrell was a registered Republican.
After retiring from political office, Cockrell served on many municipal commissions and civic boards.
In 2013, she retired as president of the San Antonio Parks Foundation, a position she had held since 1998.
On May 29, 2019 Cockrell was forbidden to vote in the 2019 San Antonio mayoral election because she lacked the required identification under Texas ID laws.
Many people in the San Antonio community as well as politicians such as Pete Buttigieg were outraged that Cockrell was forbidden to cast her ballot.
The incident started up a controversy about Texas voter ID laws.
On May 31, 2019, Cockrell cast her vote in the election.
Cockrell's Health declined in the time leading up to her death.
Cockrell died at the age of 97 under hospice care on August 29, 2019 in her apartment in San Antonio, Texas.
On September 3, 2019, a public visitation was held at Mission Park Funeral Chapel North.
On September 5, 2019, a private memorial service and a public tribute were held at the Lila Cockrell Theatre.
Her final burial place is Mission Burial Park North in San Antonio.
