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Happy 106th birthday, Hazel Weeks
Happy birthday, Ms. Hazel
Summerfi eld native Hazel Weeks celebrates 106th birthday
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by ANNETTE JOYCE
STOKESDALE – On Sunday, Aug. 28, Hazel Weeks did something very few people will ever do – celebrated her 106th birthday.
Weeks’ daughter, Betty Stantliff, son, A.C. Weeks, and other family members gathered at Countryside Manor in Stokesdale, where Weeks has lived for the last several years, to honor this very memorable milestone.
Countryside staff arranged a surprise to make Weeks’ birthday even more special. A massive, personalized happy birthday sign made from individual letters and graphics was set up across the lawn at the entrance to the facility. At night, the colorful collection is made visible with floodlighting.
While she was thrilled with everything people did to celebrate her birthday, Weeks said one of her best gifts was going to her Summerfield home with her daughter and just being able to spend some time out.
“Driving Ms. Hazel today. Took her out for a ride for a couple of hours. Treated her to McDonald’s. Was fun listening to her reminisce. Nothing wrong with her memory!” Stantli posted above a photo of mother and daughter sporting big smiles as they prepared to ride.
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(L to R) Hazel Weeks’s grandson, Kevin Stantliff, great-grandson, Cooper Stantliff, and granddaughter, Karen Stantliff Peterson, were among the family members who gathered to celebrate her 106th birthday on Aug. 28.
Photo courtesy of Betty Stantli
Weeks, who was born in 1916 and still clearly remembers dates and events that happened decades ago, has experienced enormous change in the world
over her 106 years. She recalls living with no electricity or phone service, cooking on a wood-burning stove and the use of horse-drawn wagons as the www.beamertire.com
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