Mildred Paxton Moody

Mildred Paxton Moody
Mildred Paxton Moody
First Lady of Texas
	In role; January 17, 1927 – January 20, 1931
Preceded by	James E. Ferguson (as First Gentleman)
Succeeded by	Maud Gage Sterling
Personal details
Born	April 20, 1897; Abilene, Texas, US
Died	March 1, 1983 (aged 85); Austin, Texas, US
Resting place	Texas State Cemetery
Spouse	Daniel J. Moody Jr. (m. 1926; died 1966)
Education	Hardin–Simmons University (BA); University of Texas at Austin (MA); Columbia University;
Known for	First Lady of Texas (1927–1931); Preservation of the Texas Governor's Mansion

Mildred Paxton Moody (April 20, 1897 – March 1, 1983) was the wife of Texas Governor Dan Moody. Upon her recommendation the 42nd Texas Legislature established the Board of Mansion Supervisors in 1931, with Mrs. Moody as the first head of the Board. Until its abolishment in 1965, the Board oversaw all interior and exterior upkeep and enhancements to the Texas Governor's Mansion.

Mildred Paxton Moody


First Lady of Texas
In role January 17, 1927 – January 20, 1931
Preceded by	James E. Ferguson (as First Gentleman)
Succeeded by	Maud Gage Sterling

Personal details
Born	(1897-04-20)April 20, 1897 Abilene, Texas, US
Died	March 1, 1983(1983-03-01) (aged 85) Austin, Texas, US
Resting place	Texas State Cemetery
Spouse	Daniel J. Moody Jr. (m. 1926; died 1966)
Education	Hardin–Simmons University (BA) University of Texas at Austin (MA) Columbia University
Known for	First Lady of Texas (1927–1931) Preservation of the Texas Governor's Mansion