Nebraska’s 114-year-old woman becomes oldest living American
The Hindu
Thelma Sutcliffe became the nation’s oldest living person and 7th oldest in the world when Hester Ford, a 115-year-old woman, died in North Carolina, according to the Gerontology Research Group.
A 114-year-old Nebraska woman who has taken the title of America’s oldest living person says what she wants most is to eat with her friend after a year of pandemic restrictions. Thelma Sutcliffe, of Omaha, became the nation’s oldest living person and seventh-oldest in the world on April 17 when Hester Ford, a 115-year-old woman, died in North Carolina, according to the Gerontology Research Group. The Omaha World-Herald reports that Ms. Sutcliffe was born on October 1, 1906. Her longtime friend, Luella “Lou” Mason, said she is happy that the senior living centre where Ms. Sutcliffe lives is locked down, but “Thelma is as determined as ever to do what she wants to do.” Until visitors are allowed in the dining room, Thelma is taking all her meals in her room. Mason, who has Ms. Sutcliffe’s power of attorney, calls the senior living centre 24 hours ahead of time to schedule visits.More Related News