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LIFSEY SPRINGS - Approximately 150 people came out to celebrate with Helen Mangham on Sunday, August 2nd at the home of her granddaughter, Pam Vickers. Helen turned 100 on August 2nd.
Happy birthday, Helen!
Read the article below that Pam Vickers wrote in her grandmother's honor to find out more about this awesome Pike County resident!
By Guest Columnist Pam Vickers
LIFSEY SPRINGS - Helen Mangham was born on August 2, 1915 in the Lifsey Springs community in Pike County, GA. She is the oldest of five children, who are all still living. They are being looked at by the Guiness Book for the oldest combined age of living siblings.
She has one son, three grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and ten great-great grandchildren for a total of three sets of five generations. She also taught Sunday School for 40 years.
Her most memorable time as a child was going to the summer resort that was located in the Lifsey Springs community.
Although some of the following things were invented before her time, she did not witness them until she was older since her family was very poor. Inventions she witnessed first hand are: electricity, cars, appliances, telephone, television, and today's technology. She stated, "I think electricity is one of the greatest things to come along."
When I asked her what she contributed to her longevity, she replied, "The biggest thing is trusting in The Lord, and knowing He is always with me."