American politician and mayor of Meridian, Mississippi Cheri Merritt Barry was the first woman to hold that position. She passed away on Christmas Eve December 24, 2023.
Cheri Barry served the city of Meridian as its first female mayor from 2009 to 2013. She was also a longtime educator in the Meridian Public School District and the former Executive Director of the American Red Cross Key Chapter before her term as mayor.
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Cheri Barry husband
Cheri Barry was married to her husband Rick Barry. However, it is believed she was married in 1977 and their marriage lasted for forty-six years till her death on December 24, 2023. Rick Barry is a County Attorney.
Cheri Barry children
Cheri Barry has three children, a daughter named Jennifer Barry Fowler, and two sons, Jay Barry and Merritt Barry.
Cheri Barry parents
Cheri Barry was born Cheri Merritt to her parents whose details are not known at the moment. She was born and raised in Meridian, where she was a graduate of Lamar High School in 1973. She continued her education at the University of Mississippi, where she graduated in 1977.
Cheri Barry siblings
Cheri Barry’s siblings are nowhere in the media and seems to be the only child of her parents.
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