Nonie Burch Clarke, an African American woman from Halifax County, Virginia, has turned 104 years old, making her possibly the oldest person in the state.
โThank the Lord I have had a long, long life. I tried to help everybody and love everybody and I worked until retirement,โ she told WSLS.Clarke, a proud mother of 7, firmly believes in the importance of creating enduring family memories above all else. She has also been blessed with 8 grand๐ค๐ฉ๐ช๐ญ๐ฅren and 6 great-grand๐ค๐ฉ๐ช๐ญ๐ฅren.
During her leisure hours, she enjoys singing, sewing, traveling, and baking. Sheโs known for her s๐๐พ๐๐s in making delicious caramel cakes and freshly baked rolls.
Even more, she is well-known for her โgreen thumbโ and has shared her bountiful harvest with many over the years.
