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Oldest African-American dies at 113By Phil Gast, CNNJanuary 15, 2011 7:42 p.m. EST


STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Mississippi Winn died Friday at age 113
Her parents were apparently born into slavery
She was independent until 10 years ago
Shreveport, Louisiana, has begun to honor her each year

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This made me smile today! Looking at her I would not have guessed she was 113! Bless her heart!

wonderful story. Wish their was a way to highlight the lives of individuals who lived through the times that most of us only read about in text books. I have a great aunt and uncle in their upper 90's (Hattisburg MS) and its truly breathe taking to listen to them tell the stories of their lives. May she rest in peace! Thanks for sharing

blkbeauty2010 wrote:wonderful story. Wish their was a way to highlight the lives of individuals who lived through the times that most of us only read about in text books. I have a great aunt and uncle in their upper 90's (Hattisburg MS) and its truly breathe taking to listen to them tell the stories of their lives. May she rest in peace! Thanks for sharing

YW yes it is the best to sit with the elders and listen to them talk about their day!! Priceless!

Such a nice story! My grandma turned 92 New Year's Day and is in good health so I am praying that we'll have another 20 years with her. Last summer, we took a family vacation to the beach and, during those 4 days, it felt like my grandma was finally getting to enjoy life. She couldn't remember ever going to the beach and saw the ocean in a ways that I have always taken for granted. Even the "not-so-special" seashells were exciting to find for her. I truly enjoyed our sunrise walks on the beach and am looking forward to more experiences seen through her eyes.

Thanks for sharing this story...it really allowed me to reflect on the love and respect I have for my grandma! It's nice to hear about our elders being honored!

Takeya wrote:Such a nice story! My grandma turned 92 New Year's Day and is in good health so I am praying that we'll have another 20 years with her. Last summer, we took a family vacation to the beach and, during those 4 days, it felt like my grandma was finally getting to enjoy life. She couldn't remember ever going to the beach and saw the ocean in a ways that I have always taken for granted. Even the "not-so-special" seashells were exciting to find for her. I truly enjoyed our sunrise walks on the beach and am looking forward to more experiences seen through her eyes.

Thanks for sharing this story...it really allowed me to reflect on the love and respect I have for my grandma! It's nice to hear about our elders being honored!

O you have me choked up! thanks for sharing that.

Takeya wrote:Such a nice story! My grandma turned 92 New Year's Day and is in good health so I am praying that we'll have another 20 years with her. Last summer, we took a family vacation to the beach and, during those 4 days, it felt like my grandma was finally getting to enjoy life. She couldn't remember ever going to the beach and saw the ocean in a ways that I have always taken for granted. Even the "not-so-special" seashells were exciting to find for her. I truly enjoyed our sunrise walks on the beach and am looking forward to more experiences seen through her eyes.

Thanks for sharing this story...it really allowed me to reflect on the love and respect I have for my grandma! It's nice to hear about our elders being honored!

Ok. That almost made me cry! I wish I had known my grandparents.

Thanks for sharing I would have love to hear her story wish I knew my grandparents as well

I take care of my great grandfather since he is 93 and has dementia. When he is aware he shares stories with me all the time. I love him to so much. He also has me crackin and in stitches well until he starts talking about my hair then its time for his nap.

Such a beautiful story and made me think of my Lovely grand ma who was born in 1912 ... She doesn't look a day over 70 113 i would have never guessed and may she rest in peace

creolebeauty1 wrote:Such a beautiful story and made me think of my Lovely grand ma who was born in 1912 ... She doesn't look a day over 70 113 i would have never guessed and may she rest in peace

Imagine the beauty secrets our grandma's must have to stay so youthful looking. My grandma barely has wrinkles. Besides her recipes for homemade biscuits, pancakes, peach cobbler, chicken & dumplings, and candied yams, I must ask her what she uses on her skin!!! Thanks for the reminder!