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Oldest person in the U.S., Elizabeth Francis, dies in Houston at 115
Houstonian Elizabeth Francis was born on July 25, 1909 and died on October 22, 2024.
Supercentenarian and Houstonian Elizabeth Francis died at her home in Acres Homes on Tuesday, October 22 at the age of 115.
ABC13 last encountered Elizabeth Francis on her 114th birthday back in June, when she was bestowed with the title of the oldest living person in the United States, a testament to her exceptional longevity.
Elizabeth Francis resided in the Acres Homes neighborhood with her 95-year-old daughter and 69-year-old granddaughter, who cared for them both.
Francis told ABC13 that her secret to a long life was her faith in God and eating fresh foods from her garden.
Francis told reporter Melanie Lawson that she never smoked or drank, didn't need glasses, and said her hearing was the same as always.
Despite living through two World Wars, two plagues, 20 presidents, and inventions from television to cell phones, Francis said she did not remember much about history except her family's.
For example, her late sister, who lived to 106, is believed to be among the longest-living siblings ever.
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