Marilyn Jarrett

American politician and businesswoman (1939–2006)

Marilyn Jarrett

Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
In office
1995–2001
Member of the Arizona Senate
In office
2001–2006
Personal details
Born| (1939-03-04)March 4, 1939
Snowflake, Arizona
Died| March 10, 2006(2006-03-10) (aged 67)
Phoenix, Arizona
Political party| Republican
Education| Arizona State University,
Brigham Young University
Occupation| real estate, politician

Marilyn Jarrett (née Black) (March 4, 1939 – March 10, 2006) was an American politician and businesswomen.

## Career

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Jarrett was born in Snowflake, Arizona. She went to Arizona State University and Brigham Young University. Jarrett was involved in the real estate business and the sew fabric business. She lived in Mesa, Arizona. Jarrett served in the Arizona House of Representatives from 1995 to 2001 and was a Republican. She then served in the Arizona Senate from 2001 until her death in 2006. Jarrett died at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, in Phoenix, Arizona, after collapsing at her legislative office.[1][2][3][4]

## Legacy

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She was the last person to lay-in-state at the Arizona State Capitol prior to Senator John McCain in 2018.[5][6][7] She was a Latter-day Saint.[8]

## Notes

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1. ^ Votesmart.org – Marilyn Jarrett
2. ^ Marilyn Jarrett – obituary
3. ^ "State senator dies after collapsing". Arizona Daily Sun. Flagstaff, Arizona. Associated Press. March 11, 2006. p. A3. Retrieved April 21, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
4. ^ Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records – Arizona Legislators Then and Now – Marilyn Black Jarrett
5. ^ "Final Farewells to Sen. John McCain Begin at Arizona Capitol". Time. Archived from the original on August 29, 2018. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
6. ^ "When can I pay my respects to Sen. McCain at the Arizona State Capitol?". KPNX. Retrieved August 30, 2018.
7. ^ "Honoring John McCain: The week of events celebrating the life of the late senator". Retrieved August 30, 2018.
8. ^ "Mormon influence in Legislature is a source of unease". The Daily Courier. Retrieved August 30, 2018.

## External links

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* Marilyn Jarrett at Find a Grave