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 Acting Mayor Joyce Avery's Biography

 

On October 26, 2009, Joyce Avery made history as the first female to be sworn in as mayor of Shelby County. Avery took the
reins of county government upon the departure of A C Wharton, Jr. who resigned to become the mayor of Memphis. Avery serves as the acting chief executive officer for the largest county in Tennessee, and is responsible for budgeting and strategic planning of many governmental functions across the county.

Joyce Avery attended the University of Arkansas and worked at the University of Tennessee Dental School.  Civic organizations have been a large part of her life including positions held at the Memphis Chapter of the American Liver Foundation, National Association of Remodeling Industry, Shelby County Republican Women, Tennessee Federation of Republican Women, National Federation of Republican Women, Shelby County Republican Party former Vice Chair, as well as working on many campaigns, including Dole-Kemp, Jayne Creson, John Willingham, Bush-Cheney, and Lamar Alexander. Joyce is owner of Pandora's Box, an antique and interior design shop. 

In September 2002, Avery was elected to the Shelby County Board of Commissioners to District 4 Position 1. Avery has servered as chairman of the Hospitals and Health Committee, vice-chairman of the Community Services Committee, and member of the Budget and Finance, Land Use, Conservation, General Government and the Delinquent Tax Parcel committees.  She was appointed in 2007 to the Regional Medical Center Board.

Avery became chairman of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners on September 14, 2009. As chair, Avery was responsible for leading meetings, overseeing commissioners' support staff and appointing committee chairmanships. She will return to this role upon the selection of an interim county mayor.

Joyce Avery's integrity, commitment to civic duty and gracious demeanor have made her one of the most respected and revered elected officials in Memphis and Shelby County.

Mrs. Avery is the wife of Charles Avery and is a member of Cordova Presbyterian Church.
 
 
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