Oldest Living Person in Michigan Celebrates Her 114th Birthday
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Michigan s oldest living resident just turned 114 years old, and it s probably no surprise to you that it s a female, right?
Tuesday (2/2) marked a very special day, as Ellen Goodwill turned 114. The Battle Creek woman was born on February 2, 1907, in Paris, Kentucky. She and her husband moved to Michigan after World War II.
Teddy Roosevelt was the United States President was Ellen was born.
Goodwill lives in the Advantage Living Center, a senior living facility in Battle Creek. Her special day included a visit from friends who gave her cards, gifts and visited with her through a window at the facility.
Oldest Woman In Michigan Celebrated 114th Birthday
A woman out of Battle Creek, who is the oldest living person in Michigan, celebrated her 114th birthday on Tuesday.
Ellen Goodwill was recognized with a plaque by the state of Michigan, which was sent to her assisted living center in Battle Creek.
Back in May of 2020, Ellen was named the oldest known resident in the state, following Irene Dutton was 113 at the time of her death.
Born on February 2nd, 1907, Goodwill moved to Michigan after World War II with her husband. At the time of her birth, Teddy Roosevelt was President of the United States, according to WMMT.
Ellen Goodwill on her 113th birthday - Credit Gerontology Wikia
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) The oldest living person in Michigan celebrated her birthday on Tuesday.
Ellen Goodwill of Battle Creek has turned 114 years old. The Battle Creek Enquirer says the state of Michigan recognized her with a plaque, sent to her residence at an assisted living center in Battle Creek. In May of 2020, Ellen became the oldest known resident in the state following the passing of Irene Dutton of Kalamazoo, who was 113 at the time of her death.
Ellen was born in Kentucky on February 2nd, 1907 before moving to Michigan with her husband after World War II. Teddy Roosevelt was President of the United States when she was born.