Still sharp at 106
Centenarian Viola Nicholls (second left) surrounded by family on her big day with her children.
Mon, August 09, 2010 - 12:00 AM
VIOLA NICHOLLS is a picture of what anyone who reaches a century should be like.
However, she has bypassed that particular milestone by six years as she celebrated her 106th anniversary among family and friends in her Providence, Christ Church home yesterday.
Born in 1904, Nicholls has six surviving children and more than 20 great-grandchildren with a similar number of great-great-grandchildren.
Her daughter-in-law Grace Nicholls said Viola was blessed to be at that age with only arthritis in her knees and bad eyesight due to cataract. She said Viola could still hear well and had an excellent memory, as well as appetite.
McDonald Nicholls, Viola’s son, said he was thankful for the guidance she gave him and felt blessed to see his mother reach that age.
Viola, still a member of the Providence Methodist Church, although she has to be visited these days, said she “felt good”, adding that her secret to longevity was “good food”. (CA)
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I work with the Senior people in health care so I am glad to hear this story. Keep on taking care.
Love alway, Cheryl
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Comment LinkMs Nicholls I can’t forget your charming personality and smile.Many more years and may God Bless!
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Comment LinkMs. Nicholls, happy birthday. Hope you had a good one. God bless you & bless those who takes good care of you. I want to be like you when I grow up.. hear well & a good appetite. @ 106 & still looking good. Thats wonderful.
You have a good day.
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Comment LinkCongratulations Auntie on reaching 106 years old, keep on doing what you are doing,you and your family and carers.
May god continue to bless you.
Daniel & Yvette
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Comment LinkHappy Brithday,Golden Lady,May the blessings of Jahovah be with you and your love ones who take care of you,may your wisdom, knowledge and guidance lead them.
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Comment LinkA very big congrats to you dear lady, on your 106 Birthday, may God continue to bless you with even more,lots of love
shirldepearl in Ny..
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Comment LinkCongratulations to Mrs Viola Nicholls. I was honoured to be a part of your special day. May God continue to bless you & your family, with many more healthy years to come.
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