Neva Morris
Morris was quite the adventurous soul and her daughter attested that her love for fast cars was her secret to her longevity. Her son-in-law attributed her longevity to hard work, working as a farmer, eating the produce from her farm such as “hearty and healthy meals prepared from meat”, dairy, and vegetables.
She was the oldest verified living person in the United States following the death of 114-year-old Mary Josephine Ray. Morris became one of the 40 oldest people ever on 13 February 2010. Morris loved singing, she often sang in women’s choral groups, her favorite song to sing was “You Are My Sunshine” – a classic indeed.