Centenarians of Oklahoma

10/17/2026

Happy 💯 Birthday, Pauline Perry of Oklahoma City! Born October 17, 1926, in Vernon, OK, she celebrates a century of life, love, family, service, and wonderful memories! A proud mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Pauline has touched many lives through her career, volunteer work, and church service. Her daddy’s words of wisdom still inspire her: “Don’t put can’t in your mouth. Go and do it!” Join us in celebrating Pauline and welcoming her to the Centenarian Hall of Fame! ❤️

10/16/2026

Welcome Willie Miller to our Hall of Fame! She was born in Porum, OK, one of eight children. Willie and Marvin Miller were married for 73 years. Her most joyful moments were when her husband returned safely from World War II, the birth of her two children and when her son returned from Vietnam. Willie's words of wisdom for us today are: Get Your Education - Learn a Skill or Get a College Degree! We celebrate Willie's 100th birthday!

10/12/2026

So happy to celebrate Supercentenarian Audrey Harrison!

Happy birthday to Oklahoma City resident Audrey Harrison, who turns 110 today!

That means Audrey was born in 1916, is a “supercentenarian” and is now one of the oldest 250 people currently living on Planet Earth!

On behalf of the people of Oklahoma City, congratulations and happy birthday to Audrey Harrison!

10/11/2026

Audrey Harrison is now a SuperCentenarian - 110 Years Old! She was celebrated today at a party with family and friends in Oklahoma City. Audrey was valedictorian of her high school class and studied Accounting at the University of Houston. She helped write a bookkeeping computer program for the Federal Government. In 1972, she was awarded a commission by the State of Texas as Special Assistant to the Governor. Her words of wisdom are: Keep Busy and Don't Worry. We welcome SuperCentenarian Audrey to our Hall of Fame!

10/11/2026

Mary Averill of Tulsa celebrated her 105th birthday today with family and friends. We celebrate Mary as a Centenarian of Oklahoma.

10/11/2026

Minnie Sheffield of Gore turned 101 on October 2nd. She and JB Sheffield were married for 60 years and raised three children. Minnie once worked for the Pentagon. Her hobbies were playing bridge, cooking and entertaining. Minnie's words of wisdom for us today are: Drink a Dr. Pepper Every Day! We welcome Minnie to our hall of Fame!

10/09/2026

Irene Hellman of Oklahoma City turned 100 today! She and Clayton were married for 67 years. Irene was a Registered Nurse during her working career. She belonged to the Methodist Church, Eastern Star, Caldron Daughters of Mokanna, Social Order of Beaucent and Rebbecah, Independent of Odd Fellow Lodge. Irene loves the Fall because of the varied seasonal colors. Her favorite song is Tea for Two. We welcome Irene to the Centenarians Hall of Fame!

10/08/2026

We welcome Juliette into our Hall of Fame.

🎉 100 YEARS OF LIFE, LOVE & MEMORIES! 🎂💯

Today, the Center for Creative Living had the incredible honor of celebrating a very special milestone; Juliette Marie Reece's 100th Birthday! ❤️

Not only did Juliette celebrate a century of life, but she was also inducted into the Centenarians of Oklahoma, recognizing this remarkable achievement!

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Juliette's family for allowing the Center for Creative Living to be part of such a meaningful moment in their loved one's life. Being able to share in these milestones and create lasting memories with our seniors is what makes our center so special.

To everyone who attended, thank you for coming together to celebrate Juliette and making her 100th birthday such a wonderful occasion. Your presence, kindness, and love made this day one to remember.

We would also like to thank KSWO7News and The Lawton Constitution for taking the time to cover this celebration and helping make Juliette's special day even more memorable.

At the Center for Creative Living, we believe that every life has a story worth celebrating, and Juliette's story now spans an extraordinary century.

Happy 100th Birthday, Juliette! 🥳🎈 Here's to the memories you've made, the lives you've touched, and the joy you continue to bring to those around you!

📸 Photo Credit: The Lawton Constitution

💙💚 Center for Creative Living — A Brighter Tomorrow Together!

10/01/2026

Jean Greer was born on the 29th of September, 1926, in Mounds, Creek County, Oklahoma. She graduated from Mounds High School. Jean Ryle and Glenn Greer were married on December 21, 1947, in San Francisco. They shared 69 years together before his passing in 2016 and raised two children. Jean owned a convenience store and garage before retiring in 1999. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Mounds. Her hobbies were gardening and making crafts. She also helped Glenn with the ranch. Christmas is Jean’s favorite holiday. Her favorite food is pasta. She loves all types of music, especially the song It’s Only a Paper Moon. Her words of wisdom for us: Work Hard and Be Happy Doing It; Help Your Fellow Man. We welcome Jean into the Centenarians Hall of Fame!

10/01/2026

The Oklahoma Hall of Fame kicked off Road to 100 in Tulsa today, leading up to their centennial in 2027. The Centenarians of Oklahoma presented them with an Honorary Certificate. What a wonderful treasure that also celebrates unique stories of Oklahomans.

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