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Century Resident Celebrates 101st Birthday
February 20, 2013
Della Godwin of Century celebrated her 101st birthday on Tuesday with a party attended by family and friends at the Century Care Center.
Godwin was born in Jay back in 1912, one of 12 children born to her parents Annie and William Griffis. She has two younger surviving siblings - Jean Clark and Veda Welch. Godwin is the oldest resident at the Century Care Center.
Pictured top: Della Godwin (seated, center) of Century celebrated her 101st birthday on Tuesday with family and friends. Pictured below: Godwin celebrates at her party. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge
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10 Responses to “Century Resident Celebrates 101st Birthday”
God has truly blessed you! Happy birthday to you!
Ms. Della, Happy Birthday! I don’t know you but I wish I did. I would love to hear your stories and learn your wisdoms. I hope you are blessed many more times.
Happy Birthday Della, You have seen so many changes in your life and so many generations have passed before you. Blessed and highly favored is you surrounded by a wonderful family. I’m sure the stories you tell from drawing water in your younger days to drawing many friends that have migrated with you to your golden years are simply AMAZING! As we say today “You go girl”
Happy Birthday Grandma. We love you so very much. I am so lucky to be your granddaughter.
Happy Birthday Mrs. Della! Keep on Smiling!
Happy Birthday Della!! I love you! Wish id of been there looks like you had a good time!! Youre one special woman!!
Happy Birthday!!!
So sweet. Happy Birthday Della. It’s so nice to see positive news for once. I hope the family, friends, and loved ones enjoyed the time together. May God bless you all.
Happy Birthday Miz Della.
Congratulatons to Della and to her family for being able to enjoy the time they have had with her. Parents are a treasure.