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Juanita Williams credits two activities for helping her reach the milestone of 104 years old.
“Bowling and ballroom dancing, all my life. Into my 90s, I was bowling and ballroom dancing,” she said. “I just like to be with people and there’s always people when you’re dancing and bowling.”
Plenty of people turned out for a celebration in Williams’ community, Whitehurst, during her birthday on March 27. To mark the occasion, neighbors delivered 104 flowers to Williams, who sat in front of her home, which displayed flags representing her birth state (Ohio), her family rearing state (California), her retirement state (Maryland) and the family military service – the United States Navy.
Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Williams moved from San Diego, California, to Maryland eight years ago to be near her family.
In addition to bowling and dancing, an optimistic outlook has helped her longevity. She has also kept her mind sharp by playing the card game Cribbage and by using her wit.
“I’m inquisitive,” she said. After a pause, she added, “Which just means I’m nosy.”
The outpouring of love from her neighbors and family members on March 27 served as another reminder of Williams’ good fortune.
“I’ve had a good life,” Williams said. “I have no regrets.”
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