Patsy Ann Kurth

Patsy Ann Gephardt Kurth (February 2, 1941 – April 27, 2011) was a member of the Florida Senate representing the 16th district from 1990 to 1992 and the 15th district from 1992 to 2000.

She was born in Washington, Missouri on February 2, 1941, and came to Brevard County in 1962.

In 2000, she ran for a seat in the U.S House of Representatives representing Florida's 15th congressional district but was defeated by Dave Weldon.

She was the cousin of Richard Gephardt.

Her daughter, Dawn Ann Kurth, as a 11-year-old, was a spokesperson against false advertising directed toward children during the early 1970s. Dawn died from Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 1986.