hall of fame
100 years
Dario
Achievements!!
Grew up on an olive farm in Italy and later served in the U.S. Army in WWII.
Image Courtesy: Morning Pointe, Knox
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101 years
Edna
Achievements!
During the war, she moved to Oakridge, TN and was an inspector where the first Atomic Bomb was made.
104 years
Elza
Interests/Hobbies!
Loved being outdoors gardening and canning, quilting, and raising her children.
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105 years
Helen
Secret to Longevity!
Nourished my body with good food
and sunshine. Always doing whatever needs to be done.
100 years
Lorrice
Best Advice!
Follow the good Book and honor your mother and father!
102 years
Mary
Best Advice!
Lead healthy lifestyle, work hard and stay active & curious. Be kind to others!
100 years
Ola Mae
Secret to Longevity!
Live for the Lord and keep a good heart!
Picture courtesy of: Local 3 News Chattanooga - 3 in Your Town
103 years
Velma
Achievements!
Remembers getting 37 cents/hr working for the farming industry during the WWII era. Earned a teaching degree but went on to get married and start a family.
105 years
Willie Mae
Secret to Longevity!
Serving God is at the core of her life. She attributes her long life to her trust in God.
Credit: Angela Henderlight / WATE
102 years
Dorothy
Best Advice!
Work hard and love your family.
101 years
Ellen
Achievements!
Attended business college in DC. Her and her husband were married for almost 75 years. She knew everyone's name at the churches she attended.
102 years
Faye
Best Advice!
Have faith in God. Keep walking.
Stay out of the doctor's office.
101 years
Joyce
Achievements!
She taught school for 40 years and made it her mission to help others.
102 years
Margaret
Achievements!
She is a charter member of Rock Creek Church of God and is still an active member.
Image courtesy of WLAF News
101 years
Mervin
Achievements!
WW II Navy veteran having served aboard numerous Navy vessels in the European & Pacific theaters during the war.
100 years
Reva
Interests/Hobbies!
Always had a big garden and was a great cook. Active in her church and fixed the best cookies for VBS!
104 years
Vincenta
Achievements!
Taught biology, home economics, and general science high school classes, and even after she retired, she taught computer classes to senior adults for 10 years.
Image Courtesy: Morning Pointe Knox
100 years
Ed
Achievements!
During WWII, he worked as a mechanic in the Army for the 126th Ordinance Company.
101 years
Elizabeth
Best Advice!
Hebrews 12:1-2 Let us run the race marked for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer & perfecter of faith!
100 years
Geneva
Best Advice!
Enjoy life. Enjoy the little things. Keep Christ first in your life.
Photo courtesy: Elizabethton Star
100 years
Laveda
Secret to Longevity!
She attributes her long life to God's grace & the blessings He has bestowed on her and staying active - mentally and physically.
102 years
Mary
Best Advice!
Enjoy yourself. Eat healthy.
Be active in the community.
100 years
Norma
Achievements!
WW II veteran having served aboard as a nurse. Attributes her long life to good genes and a life of service to others.
101 years
Sue
Best Advice!
Treat people how you'd expect to be
treated and don't be afraid to give.
It always comes back to you.
103 years
Virginia
Achievements!
Taught at Milligan College for almost two decades and traveled through 14 countries!