100th birthday celebration turns out well for 'Miss Annie'Washington

MISS ANNIE WASHINTON enjoyed a good turn out of friends, family and well-wishers at her 100th birthday last month. Shown above, the youngest of five generations of family shared birthday cake with her, and right, local Red Hatters Johnnie Beth Freeman (center) and Liz Connell (right) thought Miss Annie could use a new bonnet. Courtesy photos

Annie Washington celebrated her 100th birthday March 13 with five generations of family and many local well-wishers in attendance, according to nursing home activities director William Hoffman.

Hoffman, who has been at Jasper Nursing and Rehabilitation, was concerned that the only local family in the records was a sister. He wanted to be sure that "Miss Annie" had a good turn out for her party.

She has been a resident of the home for two years, is the Queen Mother of the home's Red Hat Society, and serves on the residents' council.

It turns out "Miss Annie" did have children, no longer living, but their grandchildren's children as well as nieces and nephews came to the party.

Johnnie Beth Freeman and Liz Connell of the Jazzy Jewels of Jasper Red Hat chapter also came and brought "Miss Annie" a new red hat.