110 Year Old Woman Dies Just Prior Recognition!

Woman dies on eve of recognition as oldest Texan

Truly amazing that a woman (or a human being for that matter) has lived for that long. Imagine the things that she has seen in those 110 years.

There was a time that I had lunch with a boss at a telephone company and a vendor and the vendor's protege on day before my boss had formally decided to retire. My boss and this vendor were remembering the past nearly 50 years that they had been a part of the telephone industry. They had seen the Ma Bell structure build, diversify, and rebuild, as well as the technological advances that had been made along the way. That was truly amazing as well, as the protege and I sat with our jaws dropped and trying to visualize everything that they were talking about. Talk about a genealogical/historical treasure; I hope that someone has caught up with these guys and gather all sorts of information for future generations to understand.

This woman, likewise, understood that historical perspective and had been a founder of the Conroe Pan American Round Table. Her family was also recorded in history as being a part of the legistlators that signed for the founding of The University of Texas and another who fought in the Battle of San Jacinto. I am sure that this woman will go down in history as, not only one of the oldest Texas women to live, but a significant role model in preserving a little of the Texana History.

I only hope that when I am that old that I will have placed my mark in history in some place just as significant or more.

Amazing. Truly amazing woman!! :)