Lorene Summey wanted to get 105 birthday cards − one for each year of her life − but ended up with more than 1,200 instead. Cards have arrived from all 50 states, in addition to places as far away as England.
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Beam called the Cherryville native the oldest person living in either Gaston or Lincoln counties, and the oldest member of First Baptist Church of Cherryville. "She has a wonderful spirit and a great attitude," said the 67-year-old woman."She's thankful everyday to be alive." "She was a very good caregiver. She was right there with my great-grandfather until he passed," said High.
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