Worlds Oldest Person Died

The oldest living person died a year ago. Edna Parker was born April 20, 1893 and lived to be 115 years and 220 days old. She became the oldest living person after death of Japan's Yone Minagawa. Parker was the 14th oldest validated supercentenarian in history. Maria de Jesus of Portugal, who was born Sept. 10, 1893, is now the world's oldest living person. Edna Parker outlived her husband by 70 years. She never drank or tried tobacco she didn't give tips on living a long life all she said is "more education." Parker also outlived her 2 sons. By the way the oldest documented person in history is Jeanne Calment, a Frenchwoman.




Edna Parker 115 years and 220 days. (left)







Jeanne Calment 122 years and 164 days.




(November 27, 2008). World's Oldest Person Dies at 115. Retrieved November 28, 2008, from AOL news Web site: http://news.aol.com/article/worlds-oldest-person-dies-at-115/262048