Alice Langford

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.

RECOGNITION

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

ATTRIBUTION

* “105th birthday” – The Wilson Times, 8 December 2019

* “Hospital celebrates Henrico woman’s 106th birthday” – WWBT, 21 November 2020

* “Just had a lovely visit with this young lady, who will be 107 on her birthday in November!” – Facebook (Jim Somerville), 13 October 2021

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