Former Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, died on Sunday at the age of 83, with her ex-colleagues remembering her as a trailblazer who broke barriers for women. Republican and Democratic lawmakers said they remember Granger as someone who broke barriers for women. 3 Former Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, died on Sunday at the age of 83, with her ex-colleagues remembering her as a trailblazer who broke barriers for women. “Kelly and I send our prayers to her family, loved ones, and the Fort Worth community as we remember her extraordinary life of service and lasting legacy. 3 Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX) (C) speaks while other newly elected House Republican leadership members, (L-R) Rep. Roy Blunt (R-MO), Rep. Eric Cantor (R-OH), Rep. John Carter (R-TX) and current House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) look on.