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Alabama Woman Lillie Cunningham Turns 111

Lillie Cunningham, a resident of Florence, Alabama, USA, is celebrating her 111th birthday today. At the moment, she is the state’s oldest known resident.

Lillie Cunningham was born in Lauderdale County, Alabama, on 26 September 1914. Cunningham grew up on a farm and regularly attended church. She had four siblings, all of whom she outlived. Through them, the extended family grew to include over 100 nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. At 110, she recalled that she began working from an early age. Alongside her farm work, she also attended school, Sunday school, and church.

At the age of 102, Cunningham underwent hip surgery and was nearly walking on her own just a week later. A lifelong member of Rock Primitive Baptist Church in Florence, she continued attending services every Sunday well into her centenarian years, and she read her Bible faithfully every morning and night. In her leisure time, she enjoyed watching game shows and working on crossword puzzles.

Happy 111th Birthday!