Edna Parker Obituary (1919 - 2017) - Newport News, VA - Daily Press
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- Edna Parker (1893–2008) was a validated American supercentenarian who, at the time of her death, was recognized as the world’s oldest living person by some sources. She passed away on November 26, 2008, in Shelbyville, Indiana, at age 115 years, 220 days.[3][4]
- Her longevity record is tied to Indiana records as well; she spent her final years at Heritage House Convalescent Center in Shelbyville and had notable public attention around meeting other centenarians in 2007.[3]
- Coverage of her death appeared in major outlets such as the Los Angeles Times, which reported her status as the world’s oldest person at the time and noted aspects of her life, including her early years on a family farm and her career as a teacher.[4]
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