Jinks Holton

Virginia Harrison "Jinks" Rogers Holton (October 21, 1925 – December 16, 2022) was an American public servant who was the First Lady of Virginia from 1970 to 1974. She was a strong supporter of civil rights and integration during her tenure in the role.

Virginia "Jinks" Holton
First Lady of Virginia
In role
January 17, 1970  January 12, 1974
Preceded byKatherine Godwin
Succeeded byKatherine Godwin
Personal details
Born
Virginia Harrison Rogers

(1925-10-21)October 21, 1925
Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.
DiedDecember 16, 2022(2022-12-16) (aged 97)
Irvington, Virginia, U.S.
SpouseLinwood Holton
Children4, including Anne Holton, Woody Holton, and Dwight Holton
Alma materWellesley College
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