Dickerson, Bernice C.
Birth Year : 1913
Death Year : 2009
Bernice C. Dickerson won her first Adairville council race in 1983 when she was 70 years old; she would win 11 elections. At the age of 92, Dickerson was the oldest elected and serving official in Kentucky. Dickerson was honored as a Kentucky Admiral by State Senator Joey Pendleton and January 15, 2006, was proclaimed "Bernice Dickerson Day" in Logan County. Bernice Dickerson was born in Montgomery County, TN, the daughter of Elijah and Sarah Winston Clark. She was a gradute of the University of Kentucky. For more see R. Dearbone, "Councilwoman recognized," 01/16/2006, by WBKO 13 (ABC); "Dickerson to be honored at 20th Annual Dr. MLK Jr. Unity Walk," News-Democrat & Leader, 01/15/2006;  SR 116 (BR1550) - J. Pendleton, G. Neal; and "Mrs. Bernice" in the Community section of the News-Democrat & Leader, 01/16/2009, p.A8.

See photo image and additional information about Bernice Dickerson in the 2009 article "Adairville loses prominent citizen; Bernice Dickerson dies at age 95," by P. Cassady at newsdemocratleader.com.
Subjects: Migration North, Politicians, Politics, Appointments & Elections
Geographic Region: Montgomery County, TN / Adairville, Logan County, Kentucky