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Martha Layne Collins, Kentucky's first and only female governor, died at the age of 88.

Serving from 1983 to 1987, her major accomplishment was securing the Toyota Motor Corp. plant for Georgetown.

Her political career was overshadowed by a federal extortion scandal involving her husband, Dr. Bill Collins.

Martha Layne Collins, whose distinction as the first woman to serve as governor of Kentucky was stained by her husband’s conviction on federal extortion charges, has died at age 88.

Her death early Nov. 1 in Lexington was announced by Gov. Andy Beshear, who called her a powerhouse whose accomplishments laid a foundation for future generations.

"She was a proud Kentuckian, and she will be greatly missed," Beshear said in a statement. "Kentucky, let's remember to

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