Florence Reville Gibbs
Florence Reville Gibbs | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 8th district | |
| In office October 3, 1940 – January 3, 1941 | |
| Preceded by | W. Benjamin Gibbs |
| Succeeded by | John S. Gibson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 4, 1890 Thomson, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | August 19, 1964 (aged 74) Jesup, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Willis Benjamin Gibbs |
| Residence | Jesup, Georgia |
| Alma mater | Brenau College |
Florence Gibbs (née Reville; April 4, 1890 – August 19, 1964) was a Democratic congresswoman. Elected in special election to replace her deceased husband, she became the first woman to represent Georgia in the United States House of Representatives, serving for three months from October 3, 1940, to January 3, 1941.