Fannie Jones

BIOGRAPHY

Jones was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, on 21 August 1913. She met her husband, construction worker Leroy Jones, through a friend in Arkansas. She worked as a field cropper whilst raising their children.

As a supercentenarian, Jones’ favourite song is ‘Amazing Grace’ and she enjoys eating beans, cornbread, and spaghetti.

RECOGNITION

Jones was recognised by Centenarians of Oklahoma to be the second-oldest person in the state in November 2022. She was again presented with a certificate by the organisation on her 110th birthday.

ATTRIBUTION

• SNL CENTENARIANS OF OK: Fannie Jones Senior News & Living OK, 1 December 2022

• SUPER CENTENARIAN Fannie Jones of Oklahoma City… Centenarians of Oklahoma on Facebook, 24 August 2023

• 110-year-old woman embodies Black history kfor.com, 26 February 2024

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