Birthdays: Alberta Booker, 1979, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: November 28, 1979 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

102 Year Old Woman Celebrates Birthday

by Vernon Ray Davenport

Mrs. Alberta Booker celebrated her 102nd birthday on November 15 in the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Edna Gardner of 112 Nash Street.

Mrs. Booker and her daughter observed the birthday with a private party where
ice cream, cake, chicken and dressing was served.

The 102 year old woman represents the fifth generation of her family.  Born in
Claiborne Parish in 1877 Mrs. Booker came to Winn Parish at an early age. 
She has lived with her daughter, Mrs. Gardner, for 19 years.

According to Mrs. Gardner, her mother is in good health.  She remembers well
for a person her age.  She doesn't dip snuff or chew tobacco.  She doesn't
wear eyeglasses.

Mrs. Booker, a devout Christian, is a member of the Church of God In Christ.

Asked what she attributes her long life to, the 102 year old woman responded,
"I suppose it's because I believe in God and try to treat everybody like I
want them to treat me."

She said fear of aging keeps people from living 100 years.

Mrs. Booker said the key to a long life is looking forward to growing old. 
She said if people did that they'd take better care of themselves, giving
up smoking, drinking, and they'd exercise and lose weight.