Elizabeth Francis, a resident of Houston, Texas, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by celebrating her 115th birthday. As of this week, Francis is recognized as the oldest living person in the United States, a title she earned after the passing of a 116-year-old Californian earlier this year. Born on July 25, 1909, in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, Francis has witnessed over a century of monumental events and changes in the world.
Francis’s life has spanned an impressive array of historical moments.
She has seen both world wars unfold, witnessed the introduction of color television, and watched the first human steps on the moon. Throughout her lifetime, she has lived through the presidencies of 20 different U.S. presidents, marking her life with an enduring connection to the shifting political and cultural landscape of the nation.
Today, Francis resides in Houston with her 94-year-old daughter, Dorothy Williams.
Her longevity has earned her a spot as the fourth-oldest living person in the world, with only three individuals surpassing her in age—two at 116 years old and one at 117. This exceptional feat places her among the ranks of supercentenarians, those who reach the remarkable age of 110 or beyond.
Elizabeth Francis’s life story is one of resilience and adaptation. After the death of her mother, she and her five siblings were separated and sent to various homes.
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