Retired Democratic Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson passed away at the age of 88 Sunday, Reuters reported.
Johnson represented a district in Texas encompassing downtown Dallas, and was a pioneering force in American politics, according to Reuters. Her family announced her death on social media Sunday, marking the end of a distinguished 30-year career in the House of Representatives.
“I am heartbroken to share the news that my mother, Eddie Bernice Johnson, has passed away. She was a remarkable and loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother as well as a trailblazer and public servant,” Johnson’s son, Kirk Johnson, wrote in a Facebook post. “While we mourn the loss of an extraordinary woman, we celebrate her life and legacy. She will be deeply missed. Funeral services are pending.” (RELATED: Former Republican Tennessee Gov. Don Sundquist Dies At 87)
