| Sharon Percy Rockefeller | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 10, 1944 Oakland, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Chief executive officer of WETA-TV |
| Known for | First lady of West Virginia, 1977-85 |
Sharon Percy Rockefeller is the wife of former Governor of West Virginia and current U.S. Senator John Davison "Jay" Rockefeller IV of West Virginia and served as that state's First Lady from 1977 to 1985.
She was born in Oakland, California, on December 10, 1944, the daughter of former Senator Charles H. Percy. Her twin sister Valerie was later murdered. She earned a Bachelor's degree at Stanford University and later studied at Morris Harvey College and West Virginia Wesleyan College. She married John Davison "Jay" Rockefeller IV in 1967. The Rockefellers have four children and six grandchildren.
As First Lady, she promoted the Public Broadcasting Service, helped establish a centralized system to assist mentally handicapped children, and founded Mountain Artisans, a quilting business for low-income artisans. She also campaigned to lower utility costs and to improve care for the elderly. After Jay Rockefeller was elected to the United States Senate in 1985, she became Chief executive officer of WETA-TV in Washington, D.C.
The Rockefellers live in Northwest Washington, DC and retain their permanent residence in Charleston, West Virginia.[1]
Sharon Percy Rockefeller-- The website.
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| Honorary titles | ||
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| Preceded by Shelley Riley Moore |
First Lady of West Virginia 1977 – 1985 |
Succeeded by Shelley Riley Moore |