Happy 114th to Edna Parker, World's Oldest Person
Friday August 24, 2007
On August 17th, Edna Parker (of Indiana, USA) celebrated her 114th birthday. She became the world's oldest person just a few days before when Yone Mnagawa of Japan died.
Edna Parker was born on April 20th, 1893. She was a school teacher until she married Earl Parker. After her marriage, she lived on farm and took charge of the household tasks of feeding and looking after her family, the workers and other farm tasks.
What is her secret to longevity? She has never drunk alcohol or used tobacco.
Edna Parker is one of 76 confirmed supercentenarians living in the world (according to the Gerontology Research Group).
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Edna Parker was born on April 20th, 1893. She was a school teacher until she married Earl Parker. After her marriage, she lived on farm and took charge of the household tasks of feeding and looking after her family, the workers and other farm tasks.
What is her secret to longevity? She has never drunk alcohol or used tobacco.
Edna Parker is one of 76 confirmed supercentenarians living in the world (according to the Gerontology Research Group).
More Longevity Legends
Comments
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY EDNA”
Debbie
Dear Edna
You have now reached 115! May the good Lord bless you and your family too.
Sincerely, Valerie Holder
happy birthday mrs parker. my great grandma’s name was clementine parker. she was born in canada and lived in new york state until she passed away at the age of 89, in 1955. she had your features and so do i. maybe we are related someway, because i look something like you and i am 69 years old.. well, i wish you well. bye for now. from fred ryan jr.
Happy Birthday and God bless you miss Edna, you are an inspiration to all of us. I myself am 43 and couldnt imagine being over 100. THough at the casino i work here in nj, i meet a lot of people in their eighties and nineties. who run around the casino like kids. They just enjoy life and have fun. I hope you have a blessed day and many more happy birthdays. God Bless sharon,