Elfrida Marie Thomas of Fiette, Choiseul is still enjoying life at102-years-old.
Born on August 1, 1918, the centenarian still has all her senses intact and can walk without a stick.
Speaking with Loop News, Thomas, who lives with her grandson and son-in-lawsince the death of her only child, attributes her longevity to doing good things.
She advises young people to do likewise.
Elfrida can still get around without a stick
Always do good things, that is what Jesus asks for, she said, pausing occasionally to praise the Almighty and sing a few lines of a hymn.
Thomas, who spent her younger days doing farming with her husband, said her favorite food is ground provisions such as dasheen and potatoes.
Her grandson, Ron Henry, said the family is happy that his grandmother is able to live so long.
Few people are blessed to live so long, he said.
According to Henry, his grandmother always used totell the family about the things she did in her younger days.
She used to give us stories about when she used to go to cultural events, such as La Rose and La Marguerite flower festivals, he said.
Henry described his grandmother as a very jovial person who had played a very active role in the Catholic church in Choiseul.
At her age she is doing well, she can dance for you, Henry said.
Her son-in-law, Sylvester Henry, said she is enjoying life and has not complained of any serious health issues, apart from occasional slight pain in her abdomen.
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