Oldest Woman in America Credits God for her Longevity

Her life spans parts of three centuries.

And today, Jeralean Talley will hit a milestone only a handful in the world ever have experienced: She turns 115.

The Inkster woman, who bowled until she was 104, went fishing last year, still gets around on her own with the help of a walker, had some memorable birthday gifts in recent years, including checks for $113 — a dollar for every year she lived at that point — and jewelry from a couple of her doctors.

She plans to celebrate her birthday with friends and family at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in Inkster on Sunday and has one outing lined up today: a trip to the doctor for a checkup. . .

Talley’s answer to why she has lived so long hasn’t changed over the years: “It’s all in the good Lord’s hands,” she said. “There’s nothing I can do about it.”

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