United States of America: The oldest person died in the United States

She was surrounded by relatives when she died. The Charlotte Observer reports that Ford was “the mother of a huge family”: she had twelve children, 68 grandchildren, 125 great-grandchildren and at least 120 great-grandchildren. She was more than twice as old as her husband John Ford, who died in 1963 at just 57.

A message from the family said: “She was a pillar and pillar of our family and gave us all the love, support and understanding we so desperately need.” Ford also represents the advancement of African Americans and their culture in the United States. “It was a reminder of how far human beings have come on this earth.”