112 a long time young: Houstonian Elizabeth Francis celebrates her significant day in a large way

From WWI to previous President Barack Obama’s time in business office, Elizabeth Francis has seen the planet go by means of a good deal of variations.

HOUSTON — Elizabeth Francis celebrated her 112th birthday on Sunday.

At 112, Francis warrants the parade neighbors place on at her north Houston home. She had an escort, wore a tiara, set up a perfectly-positioned enthusiast and was serenaded. The front-row seat to see her buddies and spouse and children was all she needed to get pleasure from the day.

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She even received a pay a visit to from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.

Francis’ granddaughter, 66-yr-old Ethel Harrison, reported the pandemic set a damper on the celebration final yr.

“Previous year, with the pandemic, we didn’t get to do a entire large amount,” Harrison reported. “So, we’re just

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