Charlotte Woman Celebrates 116th Birthday, Community Commemorates Incredible Milestone

CHARLOTTE — A Charlotte woman known as the oldest woman in the United States is celebrating her 116^th birthday Saturday, August 15^th.

A drive-by birthday celebration is taking place to commemorate Hester Ford’s tremendous milestone.  Joining the parade, some of Hester’s 12 children, 48 grandchildren, 108 great-grandchildren and at least 120 great-great-grandchildren.

Ford hit the oldest woman in America milestone before her 115^th birthday last year, but this year’s celebration looks different during the pandemic.

She speaks to WCCB Charlotte about her amazing long life.