Happy 101 years old!

Bright-eyed Betty Haughton recently turned 101.

Betty Haughton turned 101 years old on April 19, 2017. The resident of Rand Aid’s Ron Smith Care Centre celebrated this milestone at a lovely tea with her friends at Woodlands, the care centre wing in which she lives.

The management and staff of the care centre presented her with a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a special card, which she graciously received. Her friends remarked how amazing and extraordinary Betty is, for reaching the grand age of 101. Betty, however, replied that her birthday is quite ordinary and that to reach this age, ‘you just have to stay alive!’

British born, Betty has lived in South Africa for most of her adult life.

The mother of two sons and matriarch to a brood of grandchildren and great grandchildren, Betty was a keen bowls and bridge player in her younger days. She worked for many years as secretary of Linksfield Primary School.

Today, Betty still keeps herself busy, attending occupational therapy at the care centre where she is always game for any of the activities offered.