Carol Ann Berry, the first woman to work patrol for the Berkeley Police Department, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on March 7, 2015. She was 66.
Carol, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, received her education in Oakland public schools, graduating from Castlemont High School. Carol received her BA from Cal State East Bay. Shortly after high school, Carol met Glenn Berry, the love of her life. He caught her eye because he was driving a turquoise and cream 1955 Chevrolet hardtop convertible. They married in May 1970 and welcomed two sons to their family, Erick and Bryan.
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