L. Candy Ruff (February 13, 1951 - June 16, 2016) was an American politician who was a Democratic member of the Kansas House of Representatives, who represented the 40th District from 1993 to 2009.
Candy Ruff | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 40th district | |
| In office January 11, 1993 – January 12, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Alfred Ramirez |
| Succeeded by | Melanie Meier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | L. Candy Williamson February 13, 1951 Springfield, Missouri, U.S |
| Died | June 16, 2016 (aged 65) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Gregory |
| Residence | Leavenworth, Kansas |
| Alma mater | University of Kansas |
Early life
L. Candy Williamson was born on February 13, 1951, in Springfield, Missouri, to Lyndall C. and Eleanor Burtner Williamson.[1] She was one of five children, graduating from Parkview High School in Springfield in 1969.[1] After high school she graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor's degree and then a master's degree.[1] Candy also attended the University of Missouri–Kansas City, and in 2012 earned her doctorate from the University of Kansas.[1] Following college, she worked as a journalist for the Leavenworth Times between 1982 and 1992.[1]