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On her 109th birthday in 2024. (Source: Long Island Press)

Supercentenarian Profile

Ernestine Berry

Born:

1915-02-28
Alabama

Current Residence:

New Hyde Park, New York

Ernestine Berry is an American supercentenarian.

BIOGRAPHY

Ernestine Berry was born in Alabama, USA, on 28 February 1915, the eldest of 12 children. At some point, she relocated to California, where she worked as a bus driver, before permanently moving to New York, where she spent 50 years as a teacher’s assistant.

Berry had one son, and at the age of 108, she also had five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

RECOGNITION

Her age has not been validated.

ATTRIBUTION

* “Parker Resident Celebrates 108th Birthday!” – Parker Jewish Institute, 7 March 2023

* “Parker’s 100 Club” – Parker Jewish Institute, 25 March 2024

* “Parker Jewish Institute in New Hyde Park hosts 110th birthday celebration” – News 12 – Long Island, 1 March 2025

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