| Representative Marlene "Yvonne" Terry, a Democrat, represents St. Louis County (District 66) in the Missouri House of Representatives, including Spanish Lake, Bellefontaine Neighbors, Glasgow, Village of Riverview, and Castle Point. She was elected to her first two-year term in November 2020.
As a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, Marlene Terry serves as the Chairwoman of the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus. On the Elementary and Secondary Education Committee, her assignment to this committee supports her continued and active involvement with the Riverview Gardens School District and Hazelwood district. She also serves as the Minority Chair of Corrections, the Ethics Committee, and the Committee for Children and Families.
Prior to serving in the legislature, Terry worked as an accounting clerk for BJC Healthcare for 20 years. Marlene Terry was the first African American elected to Riverview Gardens School Board. During her nine years of service, Terry served as secretary and vice president of the board, eventually leading the board as President of the School Board.
Born in St. Louis, Terry attended University City High School and UMSL. She attends Olivet Missionary Baptist Church in Florissant. She has two children and four grandchildren. |