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New Validation: Avicia Thorpe of the United States (1908-2020)

On her 110th birthday in 2018. (Source: Facebook/AlphaPhiOmegaofAKA) On her 110th birthday in 2018. (Source: Facebook/AlphaPhiOmegaofAKA)

LongeviQuest is delighted to announce the age validation of Avicia Thorpe of the United States at age 112. She was born in Danville, Virginia, United States on 16 April 1908. She was a sister and a wife.

On her wedding day. (Source: nbc29)
On her wedding day.
(Source: nbc29)

Thorpe graduated at the top of her class at Holbrook Street Presbyterian School and earned a bachelor’s degree in social science with honors from Bluefield State College. She taught English at Westmoreland High School from 1933 to 1936 and then continued at John M. Langston High School until 1966.

Thorpe passed away in Danville, Virginia, USA, on 24 December 2020, at the age of 112 years, 252 days.

On 16 June 2018, following the death of 112-year-old Lillian Stubbs, she became the oldest known living person in the U.S. state of Virginia.

LongeviQuest congratulates Avicia Thorpe’s family on her posthumous recognition.

For more information, please view Avicia Thorpe’s Directory Profile here.

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