Century Resident Hits The Century Mark With 100th Birthday

February 21, 2012

Della Godwin celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday. The Century Care Center resident celebrated on Friday with a party attended by family and friends. Della danced to the music and enjoyed opening presents to mark the special day.

Della is a longtime resident of the Century area and is the oldest resident at Century Care Center.

Pictured: Della Godwin of Century celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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14 Responses to “Century Resident Hits The Century Mark With 100th Birthday”

  1. RON & JEANNE GRIFFIS on February 23rd, 2012 1:55 pm

    Thanks to the Century Care Center for the birthday celebration on Friday and to
    Brenda for opening her house to everyone Saturday for another great birthday party!! We enjoyed visiting with everyone…. Thank you all for coming to honor Mama and her milestone birthday. See ya’ll mid-March… Love to all…….

  2. Sara Rolin Daw on February 22nd, 2012 2:24 pm

    Hello,Mrs.Della Godwin, God HAS BLESSED U WITH 100 YEARS. U might not remember be but i am also from Century area. I used to play with some of your children when i was a child. I am half of your age now. God has blessed me with 6 children of my own and he also has blessed me with 15 grandchildren. I hope and pray that god will bless me at 100 years so i will be able to see my great grandchildren. SO I PERSONALLY WISH U A VERY,VERY HAPPY SPECIAL BIRTHDAY. U R A VERY SPECIAL LADY ALWAYS HAS BEEN. SO MAY GOD BE WITH U AND YOUR FAMILY ON THIS SPECIAL DAY. HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY. WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL. ITS TRUELY AMAZING TO HAVE KNOWN U HAS A CHILD. LOVE ALWAYS WISH U THE BEST… SARA ROLIN DAW FROM HUDSON HILL AREA IN CENTURY

  3. 429SCJ on February 22nd, 2012 9:43 am

    Happy Birthday Mz Godwin and many more good ones to come. I know now where Cydee learned to make that wonderful fried chicken, so many years ago.

  4. Tired on February 22nd, 2012 2:16 am

    Happy 100th Birthday Ma’am!! Many more!

  5. Michelle Knowles Dixon on February 22nd, 2012 12:32 am

    Happy Birthday Ms. Della! That is a milestone that few have had the honors of passing. Many more years to you!!

  6. Tammi Hill on February 21st, 2012 11:34 pm

    Happy birthday! You had the first 100th birthday party I have ever went to & was glad to be there! God bless you. You were the best mother-in-law anyone could ever have and Great Gramma Della for my girls- Latasha and Jennifer. You treated them just like your full blooded grandchildren and yes, you told them you would bite their ears off. You always made sure you called everyone on their birthday and always called to check on everybody. You was always so caring and concerned. You’re the best. We love you!

  7. Becky Adkins on February 21st, 2012 11:19 am

    Happy birthday to a wonderful lady!! Della would babysit for me when I was a child and I remember how she was so loving and caring. I still talk about going to Della’s when I was a child because those memories were so wonderful. She really made a great impression on my life and I will always remember that. Thank you Della. Love you!!

  8. Tonya Rolin on February 21st, 2012 10:13 am

    When I saw her pic, I thought, “Who is this lady who looks like my Grandma?” Hey, Della Godwin, that’s my Grandma’s sister! God, how I loved visiting her when I was a kid. She was always so much fun and knew how to make people laugh! Happy Birthday, Aunt Della!

  9. Mary A. (Allison) Godwin Rondeau on February 21st, 2012 8:49 am

    Grandma, I love you with all of my heart. I am so happy to be your grand-daughter. Thank you for all of the wonderful memories that I can cherish from my childhood. I know that you wanted to “bite my ears off a time or two” but I made it thru. You are the most wonderful person. You have the sweetest soul. We could all take a lesson of kindness and forgiveness straight from your book. From your mouth straight to God’s ear. Happy Birthday you dear wonderful Woman, with all of my love. ~

  10. Brandy Griffis Gafford on February 21st, 2012 7:44 am

    Whoo hoo Aunt Della! Happy Birthday we love ya bunches!

  11. Gail on February 21st, 2012 6:39 am

    Ms Della has always been a wonderful lady.she use to babyset for me and my sister she was the best!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MS DELLA LOVE YA!

  12. Matt W on February 21st, 2012 6:31 am

    I can’t even start to imagine all the great things you must have seen and done over these 100 years… It is almost hard to comprehend the amount of change you personally have witnessed over the years in both the social and ethical ideals of America as well as technology … I am, quite honestly, envious. Happy birthday Ms. Godwin!

  13. Well Wisher on February 21st, 2012 2:41 am

    WOW! Happy Birthday Ms Godwin an many more.

  14. amazed on February 21st, 2012 1:54 am

    Wishing you A very very happy birthday!