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Where Wellness & Culture Connect Oldest Living American, Hester Ford, Passes Away at 116 calisthenics in her chair and walking exercises from her chair to the hallway and back. You don’t have to run a marathon but some form of activity, in one way or another every day, is a common theme. Vision impairment, hearing loss and even needing assistance to walk need not stop you. 2. Find something to be passionate about. Ford had certain little games she liked, like the Go Fish game, where she has to catch the fish and pull it out. She also had an Etch-a-Sketch, plus she loved to do puzzles toget...

By Ryan Shepard The oldest living person in America, Hester Ford, has passed away. Depending on which census report is referenced, Ford was lived to be either 115 or 116 years old. Amazingly, Ford managed to live on her own and without assistance until she was 108 years old. Unfortunately, she injured herself getting out of the bathtub a few years ago. From then on, she lived with members of her family. She was raised in Lancaster County, South Carolina before marrying John Ford and moving to Charlotte, North Carolina. Together, the couple had 12 children. Her children gave her 68 grandchi...

Hester Ford, Oldest Person In America, Passes Away Hester Ford was the oldest living American at the time of her death. Today Hester Ford, a Black woman who was the oldest person in America passed away peacefully on Saturday in her home, according to family members. At the time of passing, Ford was either 115 or 116 years old making her a “super-centenarian," and among the top 10 oldest people in the world, according to a report from the Gerontology Research Group.  The National Library of Medicine defines super-centenarians as people aged 110 years or older. Currently, there are 20 living...

European soccer just got thrown for a loop The soccer world was rocked on Sunday when 12 of the sport’s top European clubs announced their intention to break away from the UEFA Champions League and form their own annual competition called the Super League. The prospect of a breakaway league for only the richest of the rich (plus five other teams invited to participate each year) threatens to throw the entire sport off its axis. Teams outside of this select group benefit significantly from the additional revenue associated with Champions League qualification. If the Champions League becomes...

WCCB Charlotte's CW April 17, 2021 CHARLOTTE —  The Charlotte community is remembering the life of Hester Ford, known as the oldest woman in the United States.  Family members say she died Saturday at the age of 116. Ford was born in Lancaster County, South Carolina in 1905.  She married John Ford in March 1921, and the couple had 12 children.  The family moved to Charlotte in 1953.  Ford spent years volunteering at her local church. Ford suffered from dementia, but on her 112th birthday, she was able to recite the 23rd Psalm.  She reportedly has up to 68 grandchildren, 120 great-gran...