A North Carolina woman turned 105 surrounded by family, friends and even a pony at her first-ever birthday party.
CHERRYVILLE, N.C. -
It was a very special day Friday for the very special Lorene Summey at the Somerset Court Senior Living Space in Cherryville, North Carolina. She celebrated her 105 years of life with her very first birthday party,Lorene Summey is the oldest living woman in both Gaston and Lincoln counties, according to the Cherryville mayor.
For her birthday, she was honored all over the country and the world. From London, England, to Niagara Falls, Lorene Summey received 1,200 birthday letters. At least one from every state lined the halls at her senior living community.Her party also included a dedication from the mayor, a pony visit and a proper hoedown. The Cherryville Police even escorted her to her birthday celebration.
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