North County Resident Celebrates 105 Birthday

roxieSays keeping busy is key to longevity

Roxie Earnhart, a resident of The Valley – A Stonebridge Community, turned 105 years old on February 11.

The Missouri Health Care Association (MHCA) recognized Earnhart’s longevitiy by granting her membership into the MHCA Centenarian Club.

Earnhart is widowed with two children, two great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Her hobby is working with all kinds of flowers.

Earnhart contributes her longevity to her “always keeping busy, no smoking or drinking alcohol, and working outside.” Her advice to others is to “always help others and be kind to everyone.”  When asked about turning 105, she said “I don’t feel any older, I feel as young as 100 years old”.

 

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