Letha DeMoss
(Right) 100 years old. Letha (Salsbery) DeMoss of Edmond was born July 20, 1924, in Indiana. She has 2 daughters, 4 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren. After graduating from HS, she worked as a beautician. She is a member of the Chrisian Church where she tutored children & Jesus Loves Me is her favorite hymn.
Jewell Hall
(Left) 100 years old. All smiles, Jewell Hall happily partied with her friends and family to celebrate her 100th birthday. She was the belle of the ball and a beautiful and worthy center of attention! Jewell met the love of her life, Bud, dancing at the famed Cain’s Ballroom in 1944. Notably, both Jewell and the Cain’s Ballroom are celebrating 100 years.
Mary Clark
(Right) 100 years old. Rosie the Riveter, Mary Etta Clark, celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends today. She worked at Douglas Aerospace during World War II as an engine rigger. Mary Etta once owned the very successful five-star restaurant, Pepies Italian Restaurant. Her words of wisdom for us today are: Get an Education, a Job which you enjoy, and go to church.
Willie Hallonquist
(Right) 101 years old. Willie B. “Brenda” Hallonquist of Edmond was born in Texas. She worked in the medical field & as a real estate agent, attended First Baptist churches, where she volunteered her time & received honors for her work. On her 100th birthday, she took her first limousine ride to Vast Restaurant in downtown OKC for a large family celebration. Brenda’s words of wisdom: “Be quick to listen. Be slow to speak. Be slow to anger. Love God with all your heart!”
