Rebecca Latimer Felton died of pneumonia in Atlanta, Georgia.
Rebecca Latimer Felton passed away on January 24, 1930, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of 94. Her death marked the end of a life that had significantly impacted the political and social landscape of her era. Felton's passing was noted for closing a chapter of Southern history underscored by her staunch advocacy for women's rights and her controversial racial views. Her death concluded a complex legacy of political firsts and societal contributions, rendering her a figure of both admiration and critique.