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She Turns 106 with 103-Yr-Old Sister by Her Side, Reveals Her Secret to a Long Life

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In this day and age, it’s quite something to live a long life. With pollution, cancer, and various diseases, we often hear of loved ones passing before they reach retirement age.

It’s a sad thing when we lose friends or family early on. Many children like myself grow up with photos of their grandparents as the only memories of the generations before them.

Which is why it’s refreshing to see a healthy and happy woman make it past her 100th birthday. But what’s perhaps even more refreshing is to watch her reach such a milestone with her 103-year-old sister in tow.

Evangelina Williams did not just turn 100, but recently celebrated her 106th year of life. The icing on the cake is that her younger sister, Amparo Perez, will soon turn 104.

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Born and raised in Cuba, the sisters now share a room at a nursing home in the Bronx, happy to be roommates just like they were during childhood. And what’s to thank for their long lives together?

According to Williams, her age can be attributed to abstaining from smoking and holding a “love for music” of the Julio Iglesias variety. I’d say that’s a pretty good combo.

The 106-year-old made a living making “fine” dresses, but sewing is out of the question now that she suffers from arthritis and dementia.

Still, I’m betting she can’t complain too much, seeing as how she’s still kicking it with no sign of quitting any time soon.

Both sisters use wheelchairs, but this didn’t stop them from partying in style. Big smiles, colorful balloons, and upbeat music accompanied the festivities, and Williams even sported a fun pair of purple sunglasses and a shiny (and fluffy) princess tiara.

Though the celebration didn’t include grandkids as Williams never had children, plenty of other residents and nursing home staff joined in the celebration. The traditional “Happy Birthday” song was sung and trick candles were placed on the cake.

When Williams went to blow them out, only to find them light again, everyone laughed, adding to the fun. What a wonderful way to celebrate a long life of sisterhood.

Williams and her sister’s positive attitudes despite their health issues serve as a great reminder that age is just a number.

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And, sometimes, all you need are a few trick candles and one lifelong companion to make every year the best one of your life.

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Sarah Carri is an avid reader and social media guru with a passion for truth and life. Her writing has previously been published in print and online by Focus on the Family and other well known media outlets. Her experience in ministry and Disney entertainment gives her a unique perspective on such topics.
Sarah Carri is an avid reader and social media guru with a passion for truth and life. Her writing has previously been published in print and online by Focus on the Family and other well known media outlets. Her experience in ministry and Disney entertainment gives her a unique perspective on such topics.

Sarah's experience as a successful working stay-at-home mom and business owner has given her the chance to write and research often. She stays up to date on the latest in entertainment and offers her views on celebrity stories based on her wide knowledge of the industry. Her success as a former preschool teacher and licensed daycare provider lend to her know-how on topics relating to parenting and childhood education.

Her thoughts on faith and family issues stem from home life and ministry work. Sarah takes time to attend workshops and classes annually that help her to improve and hone her writing craft. She is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature program and her writing has been acclaimed by ACFW and ECPA.
Education
Institute of Children's Literature, Art Institute of Phoenix (Advertising), University of California Irvine (Theater), Snow College (Early Childhood Education)
Location
Arizona
Languages Spoken
English
Topics of Expertise
Entertainment, Faith




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