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WVU Extension, 4-H community mourn the passing of West Virginia trailblazer Mildred Fizer
Mildred Fizer, the nation’s first female state 4-H leader, shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for future generations of women to take on leadership roles around the country.
The West Virginia University Extension and 4-H communities are deeply saddened to share the news of Fizer’s passing on Nov. 28 at the age of 104.
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