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Florence woman turns 110 years old

Lillie Cunningham gets to celebrate her birthday with a proclamation by Mayor Betterton
Credit: City of Florence

FLORENCE, Ala. — A Florence woman marked a remarkable achievement on Thursday while friends and family celebrated her life -- all 110 years of it.

Lillie Cunningham was surrounded by loved ones as she finished the 11th decade of her life. It's a lifespan few will reach, though she still has some competition for the title of oldest person alive.

To honor the occasion, Florence Mayor Andrew Betterton issued a special proclamation thanking Cunningham. The proclamation noted her years of service to the Florence area. 

Credit: City of Florence

The proclamation was presented by Florence City Council President Kaytrina Simmons, with Cunningham surrounded by flowers, balloons and birthday cards.

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