Ruth Ann Minner

Ruth Ann Minner (also known as Ruth Ann Coverdale; January 17, 1935 – November 4, 2021) was an American businesswoman and politician. She was the first female governor in Delaware (2001 to 2009). She was a member of the United States Democratic Party. She began her political career during the 1970s. She was born Ruth Coverdale in Sussex County, Delaware.
Minner died on November 4, 2021 under hospice care in Milford, Delaware from problems caused by a fall at the age of 86.