Mary Evelyn Parker (November 28, 1920 – January 17, 2015) was an American education, newspaper editor, and politician who served as theTreasurer of Louisiana from 1968 to 1987. She was the first woman to serve in the position.

Mary Evelyn Dickerson was born inFullerton, Louisiana. Her father, Racia Dickerson, worked at a saw mill and her mother, Addie née Graham Dickerson, was a homemaker.^[1] She studied atNorthwestern State University, where she competed on the debate team.^[2]

She taught English and edited theOakdale Journal before her career in public office.^[2] She also worked as a real estate agent.^[3]

She narrated gubernatorial candidateEarl Long's speeches on the radio for his campaign in 1948.

She succeededA. P. Tugwell asLouisiana State Treasurer in 1968. She resigned as State Treasurer in 1987 was succeeded byMary Landrieu.

She died at her home inBaton Rouge at age 94.^[1]

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