Chesterfield County recently honored residents who have reached or will soon reach 100 years of age. During the Board of Supervisors’ meeting on September 17, eleven centenarians were recognized as part of the county’s annual Centenarian Celebration.
The United States is home to about 101,000 centenarians, and Chesterfield has more than 100 residents in this age group. Kim Graves, aging and disability services manager for the county’s Community Engagement and Resources Department, noted that this number “speaks volumes about the strength and vitality of our community.”
County Administrator Dr. Joe Casey said, “Each year we look forward to honoring a truly remarkable group of individuals. Their wisdom, resilience and stories deserve to be recognized, remembered and celebrated.”
Residents who are already 100 or older, or will turn 100 by the end of next year, were invited to take part in the public recognition at the board’s meeting.
This year’s honorees included Dorothy Bell (101), Dorothy Lee Broadnax (101), Sarah Carlton (100), Jack Ford (99), Rosa Lee Ford (100), Sancho Llenado (100), Mildred Parham (99), J.R. “Dick” Reid (99), Mattie Sarah Stansburry (100), Maxine Warner (100) and Margaret Whiteman (100). Each has a unique story that reflects their personal values and contributions to their families and communities.
In addition to this year’s honorees, Chesterfield also acknowledged eleven previous centenarians who still reside in the county and remembered four others who have recently passed away.
Board of Supervisors Chair Jim Ingle addressed those present: “We hope to see you for many more years to come. You’re an inspiration to generations of people here in the county.”
A recording of this year’s celebration is available for those interested in viewing the event.
