February 8, 2021 at 1:30pm
On Sunday afternoon, the Green Valley community celebrated the 104th birthday of Ms. Mary Sheppard Lockett with a drive-by parade of cars.
A line of nearly 40 cars plus Arlington police and fire vehicles drove by her house on S. Kenmore Street, honking and blaring sirens and shouting congratulations.
Happy 104th birthday, Ms. Lockett, a member of the @NauckCrescent community since 1939! We were happy to help her celebrate with a vehicle parade https://t.co/vHWh8J3Rsn
It was all a surprise for the centenarian, according to Green Valley Civic Association President Portia Clark.
Sheppard Lockett’s son and daughter brought her out on the porch, surprising their 104-year-old mother with a parade dedicated to her.