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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