Winnell Shaw: Black Woman and Grandmother of 13 Marks Her 104th Birthday
- A Stone Mountain woman has marked her 104th birthday with intense enthusiasm and excitement
- Winnell Cunningham Shaw delighted in the milestone together with neighbours in her community
- The grandmother of 13 is a retired seamstress who has taken up Gin Rummy and drawing
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Winnell Cunningham Shaw, a Stone Mountain woman, has marked her 104th birthday with enthusiasm and excitement with her neighbours in her community, Alive reports.
She ushered in the milestone with honks, beeps, and cheers at the Antioch Villas Gardens Apartments.
Born on January 7, 1918, at Lawrenceville, Georgia, Shaw has lived through many historic moments few could experience.
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Growing up
At 12, she moved to Atlanta, where she attended the largest Africa-American public elementary school, Ashby Street Elementary.
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She relocated to Atlanta in 1930 after the demise of her mother and aunt. Shaw achieved another milestone when she graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, the first public high school for African Americans in the state and the Atlanta Public Schools system.
Marriage
Shaw then married the love of her life at age 23, with whom she raised four children until he passed.
She has lived a useful life, serving her community as a seamstress and a caretaker, specifically for children, which earned her the moniker "Ms Nell."
The grandmother of 13 retired as a seamstress and has taken up Gin Rummy and drawing.
Jackie Appiah Marks 38th Birthday
Meanwhile, Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah recently set a new standard with her bold fashion statements.
The Ghanaian movie A-lister has released four stunning photos to commemorate her 38th birthday on Sunday, December 5, 2021.
She sported three classy ensembles with a flawless face beat for the momentous occasion.
Pet owner cries as he shares cakes with dogs
Speaking of birthdays, Briefly News previously reported that dogs really are a man's best friend and a recent viral video proved just that. A two-minute, 20-second clip of a man and his two dogs have left people bawling their eyes out as it shows how much love animals can give.
In the clip, the unknown man is seen sitting on a flight of stairs outside with his two doggos. He puts party hats on for them and pulls out a cake and candles. He then begins to sing to his furbabies before cutting the cake and crying as he feeds them.
The heartwrenching video is sure to bring tears to the eyes of the toughest person. To make the video more emotional, the theme song from Disney and Pixar's UP plays in the background of the sad clip.
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