Elizabeth Philippina van Boven-Smaal was born in the Netherlands on 5 January 1915.
On her 109th birthday, Acting Mayor Cor Lamers was unable to visit due to illness but made the visit a week later, on January 12. For her 110th birthday, she was visited by Mayor Joost Manusama, and together they raised a celebratory toast.
Her age has not been validated.
* “Mevrouw Smaal 108 jaar geworden” – IJssel en Lekstreek, 6 January 2023
* “Bijzondere mijlpaal: Capelse mevrouw Smaal 109 jaar geworden” – IJssel en Lekstreek, 12 January 2024
* “Uitzonderlijke verjaardag: mevrouw Smaal uit Capelle is 110 jaar geworden” – IJssel en Lekstreek, 5 January 2025