Background
Spencer-Stark, Cherry Ellerbee was born on April 29, 1948 in Atlanta. Daughter of Gerald Brooks and Kathryn Eloise Ellerbee.
Spencer-Stark, Cherry Ellerbee was born on April 29, 1948 in Atlanta. Daughter of Gerald Brooks and Kathryn Eloise Ellerbee.
Bachelor of science in nursing, University Florida, 1971. MSN, Emory University, 1982. Postgraduate, Kennesaw College.
Staff nurse Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, 1976—1977. Adolescent assistant head nurse Peachtree-Parkwood, 1977—1979, adult assistant head nurse, 1979—1980. Administrative head nurse Georgia Baptist Medical Center, 1980—1981, nursing supervisor, 1981—1983.
Guest lecturer Nell Hodgson Woodruff School Nursing, Emory University, since 1982. Director patient services Southern Christian Home, Atlanta, 1983—1985. Associate administrator Brawner Psychiatric Institute, Smyma, 1985—1989, Psychiatric Institute Atlanta, Smyma, 1985—1989, Laurel Heights Hospital, Smyma, 1985—1989.
Private practice forensic nursing consultant, since 1989.
Co-president auxiliary Northside Youth Organization, Atlanta, 1983—1984. Board director Marietta's Theatre Square. Member of American Nurses Association, Emory University Alumni Association (founding member board governor since 1988), Georgia Nurses Association (treasurer 1986-1990, secretary since 1991), Marietta Rotary Club, Sigma Theta Tau.
Married James Thomas Spencer, September 7, 1968 (divorced April 1977). Children: G. Todd, G. Christian. Married James Edwin Stark, April 5, 1981.
Stepchildren: David E., Thomas C.