Elizabeth Francis

Supercentenarian

Birthday July 25, 1909

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Louisiana

DEATH DATE Oct 22, 2024 (115)

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About

World famous supercentenarian who is recognized for having been the oldest living American after the death of Edie Ceccarelli in early 2024. She lived next door to her older sister Bertha Johnson (August 6, 1904 - February 21, 2011), before she died at the age of 106, which made her and Francis among the oldest siblings on record. 

Before Fame

She ran the coffee shop at KTRK-TV in Houston during the 1970s. 

Trivia

She attributed her health to not having smoked her whole life and to having often grown vegetables in her backyard. In the year 2024, she was named as the world's third-oldest living person. She has used a wheelchair since the year 2016. 

Family Life

She had a sister named Bertha Johnson. 

Associated With

Both she and Tomiko Itooka are famous supercentenarians.