Lois DeBerry
American politician (1945–2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lois Marie DeBerry (May 5, 1945 – July 28, 2013) was an American politician who was a member of Tennessee House of Representatives and former Speaker Pro Tempore of the Tennessee House. She was elected to represent the 91st district, part of Shelby County, as a Democrat.[1] She was first elected to the Tennessee General Assembly in 1972 and was at the time of her death the longest serving member of the House.
Quick Facts Speaker Pro-tempore of the Tennessee House of Representatives, Succeeded by ...
Lois M. DeBerry | |
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Speaker Pro-tempore of the Tennessee House of Representatives | |
In office 1987–2010 | |
Succeeded by | Judd Matheny |
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 91st District | |
In office 1972–2013 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Lois Marie DeBerry (1945-05-05)May 5, 1945 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | July 28, 2013(2013-07-28) (aged 68) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Charles Traughber |
Residence(s) | Memphis, Tennessee |
Education | LeMoyne-Owen College (BA) |
Occupation | Educator, civil rights activist |
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DeBerry was the second African American woman to serve in the Tennessee General Assembly and the first woman to be speaker pro tempore of the House.[2]