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Anita Thigpen Perry (Mary Anita Thigpen) was born on 5 May, 1952 in Haskell, Texas, U.S., is a First Lady of Texas (2000–2015). Discover Anita Thigpen Perry's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
| Popular As |
Mary Anita Thigpen |
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N/A |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
5 May, 1952 |
| Birthday |
5 May |
| Birthplace |
Haskell, Texas, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Anita Thigpen Perry Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Anita Thigpen Perry height not available right now. We will update Anita Thigpen Perry's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Anita Thigpen Perry's Husband?
Her husband is Rick Perry (m. 1982)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Rick Perry (m. 1982) |
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Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Anita Thigpen Perry Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Anita Thigpen Perry worth at the age of 71 years old? Anita Thigpen Perry’s income source is mostly from being a successful . She is from United States. We have estimated Anita Thigpen Perry's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Timeline
She is named for a paternal aunt, Anita Thigpen Yelverton (1918–1999).
She is the youngest daughter of family physician Joseph Eltidge Thigpen (1920–2013), a native of Bay Springs, Mississippi, and homemaker Beunis Fay Ratliff Thigpen, originally from Haskell.
Her parents met in Tyler, where Beunis was visiting relatives.
Her father had a distinguished flight record in World War II and earned several medals, including the Bronze Star.
He also flew his own plane and was known for making house calls long after the practice ceased to be the norm.
Her paternal grandfather was also a doctor and also named Joseph Thigpen.
She had three siblings: Joseph Emmitt Thigpen (1945–2013), an attorney in Austin who is a former county attorney and former district attorney), Peggy Hairgrove, and Emily Solis. Like Rick, she is a graduate of Haskell High School. She spent her first year of college at Texas Tech University, but because they did not have a nursing program at the time, she switched to West Texas State University in Canyon, where she received a bachelor's degree in nursing in 1974. She then obtained a Master of Science degree in nursing from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She worked in the nursing profession for more than 17 years, including surgery, pediatrics, intensive care, administration, and teaching and as a consultant. Although the Perry tax returns indicate she worked as a nurse and took in less than $8,000 a year between 1987 and 1990, upon Rick's election as Texas Agriculture Commissioner, she left nursing.
Mary Anita Thigpen Perry (born May 5, 1952) is an American nurse who was the longest-serving First Lady of Texas, being in that role from 2000 to 2015.
She is married to former Texas Governor Rick Perry.
As First Lady of Texas, she had been an active advocate for nursing and other health care issues.
The Anita Thigpen Perry Endowment at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio focuses on nutrition, cardiovascular disease, health education, and early childhood development.
Perry became First Lady of Texas in 2000 when Rick became governor after the resignation of President-elect George W. Bush.
He previously served for two years as lieutenant governor.
In October 2000, she and Rick hosted the first Texas Conference for Women which became an annual event.
The conference addresses such issues as professional development, health care, and personal growth.
In 2008, the Anita Thigpen Perry School of Nursing at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center was renamed in her honor.
Perry was born in Haskell, Texas.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center renamed its nursing school in Perry's honor on August 22, 2008, and two nursing endowments are also set up in her name: the Anita Thigpen Perry Nursing Excellence Scholarship at West Texas A&M University and the Anita Thigpen Perry Endowment at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
