Best Advice!

Everyday make at least one person laugh.

Achievements!

During the war, she moved to Oakridge, TN and was an inspector where the first Atomic Bomb was made.

 

Interests/Hobbies!

Loved being outdoors gardening and canning, quilting, and raising her children.

Secret to Longevity!

Nourished my body with good food

and sunshine. Always doing whatever needs to be done.

 

Achievements!

Her house was always open for the neighborhood children! She loved to cook, garden, and can. 

Best Advice!

Lead healthy lifestyle, work hard and stay active & curious. Be kind to others! 

Interests/Hobbies!

Always had a big garden and was a great cook. Active in her church and fixed the best cookies for VBS!

Achievements!

Graduate of the University of Mississippi. Manhattan Project veteran. 

Photo courtesy: The Daily Times

Secret to Longevity!

God, reading Bible daily,

my family, and eating healthy.

Best Advice!

Work hard and love your family.

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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. 

Best Advice!

Have faith in God. Keep walking.

Stay out of the doctor's office. 

Interests/Hobbies!

Bible Study, Church, Fellowship with

friends and family, crocheted when younger and loves pretty flowers.

 

Best Advice!

Have a good relationship with God, love others, eat well

Achievements!

WW II Navy veteran having served aboard numerous Navy vessels in the European & Pacific theaters during the war. 

Achievements!

Expert seamstress. Her first paycheck as a seamstress was for $7.25. 

Best Advice!

Treat people how you'd expect to be

treated and don't be afraid to give.

It always comes back to you.

 

Achievements!

Taught at Milligan College for almost two decades and traveled through 14 countries!

Achievements!

Retired from Greene Valley Development Center and was involved in the Foster Grandparent Program where she worked at Doak Elemenatry School. 

Best Advice!

Hebrews 12:1-2 Let us run the race marked for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer & perfecter of faith! 

Best Advice!

Enjoy life. Enjoy the little things. Keep Christ first in your life. 

Photo courtesy: Elizabethton Star

Achievements!

She taught school for 40 years and made it her mission to help others. 

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Best Advice!

Enjoy yourself. Eat healthy.

Be active in the community. 

Secret to Longevity!

Live for the Lord and keep a good heart!

 

Picture courtesy of: Local 3 News Chattanooga - 3 in Your Town 

Achievements!

Attended college in Virginia and went on to be a schoolteacher for decades while her family owned a furniture store.

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.