Elizabeth Francis, Second-Oldest Living American, Turns 114, Celebrates With Five Generations Of Her Family
A Houston woman celebrated her 114th birthday last month. This makes her the oldest living person in Texas and the second-oldest person in the United States. When asked by KTRK-TV about her feelings toward her age, Elizabeth Francis replied, “I just thank the good Lord for keeping me.” Five generations of her family visited her at her bedside, including her 94-year-old daughter, Dorothy Williams. Francis’ birthday party included a vanilla and chocolate sheet cake, her favorite flowers and a plaque verifying her as the oldest Texan. Francis’ granddaughter, Ethel Harrison, said Francis is the se...