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Cheri Barry
American politician (died 2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Cherie Berry.
Cheryl Merritt Barry (April 19, 1955 ā December 24, 2023) was an American politician who served as mayor of Meridian, Mississippi. She was the first woman to hold that position.
Quick Facts Mayor of Meridian, Mississippi, Preceded by ...
Cheri Barry | |
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![]() Barry speaking in 2012 | |
Mayor of Meridian, Mississippi | |
In office July 1, 2009 ā July 1, 2013 | |
Preceded by | John Robert Smith |
Succeeded by | Percy Bland |
Personal details | |
Born | Cheryl Merritt (1955-04-19)April 19, 1955 |
Died | December 24, 2023(2023-12-24) (aged 68) Meridian, Mississippi, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Rick Barry |
Children | 3 |
Profession | Executive Director of the American Red Cross Key Chapter |
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