Nonie Burch Clarke, an African American woman from Halifax County, Virginia, has turned 104 years old, making her possibly the oldest person in the state.
“Thank the Lord I have had a long, long life. I tried to help everybody and love everybody and I worked until retirement,” she told WSLS.Clarke, a proud mother of 7, firmly believes in the importance of creating enduring family memories above all else. She has also been blessed with 8 grand𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren and 6 great-grand𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren.
During her leisure hours, she enjoys singing, sewing, traveling, and baking. She’s known for her s𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁s in making delicious caramel cakes and freshly baked rolls.
Even more, she is well-known for her “green thumb” and has shared her bountiful harvest with many over the years.
