114-year-old Texas woman, Elizabeth Francis, becomes the oldest living person in the US, surpassing Edie Ceccarelli.
A 114-year-old woman from Texas, Elizabeth Francis, has become the oldest living person in the United States, according to LongeviQuest, an organization that tracks human longevity. She surpasses the previous oldest living American, Edie Ceccarelli, who passed away at 116 years old. Francis, who was born in 1909, attributes her longevity to "the good Lord's good blessing."
February 26, 2024
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