Thelma Sutcliffe

Thelma Sutcliffe died in Omaha,Nebraska on January 17,2022 at the age of 115 years and 108 days.She was the oldest verified person in the U.S. at the time of her death,

                                  Sutcliffe had previously survived two bouts of breast cancer over the course of her life.

                                   Sutcliffe credited her long life to never having children,never smoking and 'never worrying about anything',she told AARP in May 2021.

                                   Prior to her passing,Sutcliffe's hearing and sight had significantly deteriorated;however,her mind was still 'very sharp' at the time of her death.

                               A remarkable woman.Truly sad to see her pass.