Mercer County Black Woman Celebrates 112th Birthday In US; Spills Secret To Her Long Life

• An African-American woman in Mercer County in the US state of New Jersey has marked a major milestone as she attained 112 years old
• Naomi Whitehead celebrated her new age with generations of nieces, nephews, and grandchildren at St. Paul's Senior Living Community
• Speaking about her life, the grateful centenarian attributed her longevity to love, family, and God

Naomi Whitehead, an African-American woman in Mercer County in the US state of New Jersey, has celebrated attaining 112 years old with loved ones.

Naomi Whitehead marks her birthday with family

Generations of nieces, nephews, and grandchildren gathered at St. Paul's Senior Living Community to celebrate her new age.

Born in Georgia in 1910, Whitehead is one of the oldest women living in Pennsylvania, WKBN News reports.

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Naomi Whitehead attributes her long life to God

Whitehead, who loves cooking, baking, drawing, and music, is loved by her family. Her great-niece, Gwendolyn Smith says all the generations have always been very tight-knit with Whitehead.

''She would tell us stories we never heard before, of our father when he was young. Her sisters and her brothers — it was great,'' said Smith, according to WKBN News.

The grateful centenarian attributed her longevity to love, family, and God.

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In a similar story, YEN.com.gh previously reported that World War II veteran, Cresencia Garcia, marked her 102 birthday with family and loved ones who honoured her service as a former medic with the Six Triple Eights.

Born on April 18, 1920, in Puerto Rico, her family immigrated to New York City in her youth. Like most Americans, she joined the US Army after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.

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When Garcia joined to serve in the army, segregation was still rife, so she was sent to Texas for basic training and placed into a segregated unit.

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Also, YEN.com.gh reported that birthdays are special moments that friends often show love through gifts, but one social media influencer and socialite named Sarah Lawson received more than enough.

She received several presents, including the latest iPhone, hampers, cake, and other gifts stashed with undisclosed cash.

In stunning videos spotted by YEN.com.gh, the birthday celebrant flaunted her gifts as she posed for visuals.

Source: YEN.com.gh