Supercentenarian and Houston native Elizabeth Francis passed away at her home in Acres Homes on Tuesday at the age of 115.
reporters last met Francis on her 114th birthday in June, when she was recognized as the oldest living person in the United States, a remarkable testament to her longevity.
Francis lived in the Acres Homes neighborhood with her 95-year-old daughter and 69-year-old granddaughter, both of whom she cared for alongside herself.
In an interview with media, Francis credited her long life to her faith in God and a diet rich in fresh foods from her garden. She also mentioned that she never smoked or drank, didn’t need glasses, and her hearing remained as sharp as ever.
Having lived through two World Wars, two pandemics, 20 presidents, and technological advancements from television to cell phones, Francis said she remembered little about history outside of her own family.
Her late sister, who lived to 106, was also one of the longest-living siblings ever.
Ethel Harrison, Francis’ granddaughter, attributed part of her grandmother’s long life to her lifestyle. “She kept a garden, and much of her food came from it. She also cooked for herself,” Harrison shared in June.
Francis remained active well into her later years, working and running the coffee shop at ABC13 for over 20 years.
