Supercentenarian Profile

Alice Langford

Born:

1914-11-19

Greenville, South Carolina

United States

Died:

2026-04-12

Richmond, Virginia

United States

✔ Age Certified by LongeviQuest

Alice Rebecca Langford (née Bray) is an American supercentenarian whose age has been validated by LongeviQuest.

BIOGRAPHY

Alice Langford was born on 19 November 1914 in Greenville, South Carolina, United States.

Langford attended schools in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, as her family frequently relocated due to work commitments. She graduated from high school in 1933 and was married to Heard E. Langford on 9 December 1933 in Greenwood, South Carolina. The couple went on to have at least three children: Jerry, Anne and Martha.

Throughout her life, Langford has had a deep interest in reading and teaching Sunday school, a vocation she pursued for over 50 years. She was a devout Baptist and also sang in a small country church in Georgia.

At the time of her 105th birthday, she also had six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Langford passed away on 12 April 2026 in Richmond, Virginia, USA, at the age of 111 years, 144 days.

RECOGNITION

Her age was verified by Stefan Maglov, Marco Wikkerink, and Fabrizio Villatoro, and validated on 27 November 2024.

On 13 November 2025, following the passing of Virginia Bell of South Hill, Mecklenburg County, she became the oldest known living person in the U.S. state of Virginia.