"Texas Woman Celebrates 114th Birthday Surrounded by 5 Generations of Family"

Elizabeth Francis, a Texas woman, celebrated her 114th birthday surrounded by five generations of loved ones. She holds several titles, including being the oldest person in Texas, the second-oldest in the United States, and the seventh-oldest in the world. Despite her age, Francis rejects the idea of being old and credits her longevity to not drinking or smoking, eating everything, growing her own vegetables, and cooking homemade meals. Genetics also seem to play a role, as her sister lived to be 106 and her daughter and granddaughter are 94 and 68 years old, respectively.