Overview
- Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, died on Friday at the age of 93.
- O’Connor will lie in repose at the Supreme Court on Dec. 18, with a private ceremony at the court and public viewing from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- A private, invitation-only funeral service will take place for O’Connor on Dec. 19 at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC.
- O’Connor served on the Supreme Court for more than 24 years and was known for her pragmatic problem-solving approach and inclination toward moderation.
- O’Connor’s family has requested donations be made to iCivics, the civics education organization she founded and led.