BIOGRAPHY

Lillian Norris was born in Kėdainiai, Kaunas County, Lithuania (then Russian Empire), on 3 October 1907 (claimed 15 September). She moved to Chicago as a toddler. During the Great Depression, Lillian worked as a salesperson at Fair Department Store in Chicago and later as an accountant. Even as many employees were laid off, she remained with the company and developed a lifelong habit of saving.

At some point, she married Samuel Norris, and the couple had two children: Donald Norris and Paula Fagel. Lillian and her husband were married for over 60 years until his passing at the age of 85. According to her daughter, on the very first day she got her driver’s license, she crashed into a tree. After that, she never drove again.

At 110, it was reported that she still enjoyed going out, had plenty of energy, and remained mentally sharp. At the time, she had five living grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Lillian Norris passed away in Chicago, Illinois, on 18 February 2019, at the age of 111 years, 138 days.

RECOGNITION

Norris’ age was verified by Dr. Andrew Holmes, Oliver Thorpe, Stefan Maglov, and was validated by the ESO on 27 June 2021.

ATTRIBUTION

* “Still Coiffed, Polished and Poised at 110” – JWC Media, 18 September 2017

* Lillian Norris Obituary – Chicago Tribune, 21 February 2019

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