Becoming the oldest living person in the United States and North America. Born in 1910 in Georgia, she is a supercentenarian who has witnessed major historical events, including two World Wars, the Great Depression, and the Civil Rights Movement. She has outlived her husband and three sons, yet remains surrounded by a large family spanning multiple generations.
- Location: Resides in St. Paul’s Senior Living Community in Greenville, Pennsylvania.
- Status: Recognized as the oldest living person in the U.S. and North America as of September 2025.
- Background: Born on a farm in Georgia, she worked in agriculture before moving north.
- Longevity Factors: She has cited not smoking or drinking alcohol as factors in her longevity.
- Family: She has a large family, including grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-great-grandchildren.
