Background
Berry, Ann Thackrey was born on July 11, 1930 in Manhattan, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Russell Ira and Emily Ethel (Sheppeard) Thackrey.
Berry, Ann Thackrey was born on July 11, 1930 in Manhattan, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Russell Ira and Emily Ethel (Sheppeard) Thackrey.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Kansas State University, 1951; postgraduate, Montana State University, 1958-1959; Master of Science in Public Affairs, North Carolina State University, 1973.
Reporter, editor, Manhattan Tribune-News, 1949-1952; copy editor, Raleigh (North Carolina) Times, 1966-1967; consumer reporter, Raleigh (North Carolina) Times, 1972-1974; editorial writer, columnist, Raleigh (North Carolina) Times, 1974-1989; editorial writer, The News & Observer, Raleigh, since 1989.
Co-chair Raleigh Pre-School, 1964-1965.
Married Hardy Daughter of Berry, January 27, 1950. Children: Russell Stuart, Elizabeth Lee, John Newell.