BIOGRAPHY

Cheatham was born in Hawkinsville, Georgia, USA, on 19 October 1913. She grew up on a farm in Georgia and learned to cook at an early age by her mother’s side. She grew up with a deep love for music, particularly blues and gospel, and sang in her church choir. With her mother playing the piano, Saturday nights at their house were always filled with dancing and singing. Later in life, she married and had six children.

Her daughter Janice said that her mother’s longevity was probably due to her upbringing on a farm, where she would go to bed early, wake up early, stay active with chores, and eat food she grew herself, leading to a healthy lifestyle.

Marie Cheatham passed away in Cleveland, Ohio, on 25 September 2024.

RECOGNITION

Her age was verified by Eli Logan, and validated by LongeviQuest on 22 August 2024.

ATTRIBUTION

* “Cheers to 107 Years: Pandemic Can’t Stop Volunteers from Celebrating Birthday” – eHospice, 12 November 2020

* “Woman reveals two secrets to her long life as she celebrates 110th birthday” – Daily Express US, 21 October 2023

* Marie Cheatham Obituary – Strowder’s Funeral Home

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