MARYSVILLE, Wash. (KING) – It was not just another day for Gladys Pennington.
She celebrated her 110th birthday last Thursday surrounded by her family and friends.
Pennington was born in Deerpark, outside of Spokane, in 1914 and was one of four children.
Not all of Pennington’s 110 years of life have been easy.
“They were raised in the orphanage for 15 years,” her daughter, Janice Schroeder, said.
The tough times, however, gave Pennington a healthy perspective on life.
“She’s a very strong lady,” Schroeder said. “She has a mind of her own.”
Pennington celebrated her birthday at her assisted living facility with several of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
“She was alive during World War I, World War II,” her 11-year-old great-grandson Hezekiah said. “The year she was born, bread cost 5 cents. Milk cost 8 cents.”
What’s her secret for such a big birthday? Her family said, for her, it’s the little things.
Pennington celebrated her milestone with a little birthday cake too.
“One hundred-ten? It doesn’t matter what you eat, enjoy it!” Schroeder said.
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