JACKSONVILLE, Texas — An East Texas woman who celebrated her 108th year says being joyful and having faith are the keys to a long life.
Frances Johnston, who was born and raised in Troup, was surrounded by friends and loved ones on Thursday to celebrate at Country Place Senior Living of Jacksonville, where she is a resident.
She graduated from Troup High School and then met the love of her life. In 1941, she had her one and only baby boy Gaylen. She's worked hard all of her life.
Johnston said she tells the Lord everyday in her prayers that she's ready to go, but He must not be ready for her.
"We tell her that she does too much good on this Earth for him to take her just yet," the Country Place Senior Living of Jacksonville staff said. "We enjoy having her here at Country Place and she brings lots of laughter and happiness to everyone here."
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