Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love was honored by family and friends in Salt Lake City on Monday following her passing from brain cancer at age 49. Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, served two terms before losing to a Democrat in the 2018 midterm elections. Despite her short-lived political career, she made a lasting impact on Utah’s political scene and became a political commentator for CNN. Love’s husband, Jason, reminisced about her “superpowers” at the service, highlighting her role as an extraordinary mother above all. Love’s sister and children also shared heartfelt memories and messages of her legacy. Love’s resilience in fighting brain cancer for nearly three years after her diagnosis was praised by Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, who recalled Love’s determination to win the battle. With a background in local politics, Love’s journey to Congress was marked by milestones as the first Black woman to serve as mayor in Utah and overcoming naysayers who doubted her ability to win a congressional seat as a Black, Republican, Mormon woman. Love’s refusal to emphasize her race during campaigns spoke volumes about her character and determination to break barriers. Love’s impact on her community and the nation was evident through the outpouring of support at her memorial service and the public viewing at the Utah Capitol. Love’s enduring wish for a less divisive nation and her unwavering spirit in the face of adversity served as inspiration to all who knew her.
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