Ms. Nell Jean Stewart, who lives in the Montrose area, turned 100 years old the day before Thanksgiving.
"I have a lot to be thankful for. I'm very thankful to be here, and I'm very thankful to have had my neighbors turn out for this celebration and I hope I have a lot more time," Stewart said.
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Stewart was celebrated with a car parade outside of the home that she has lived in all her life.
Her friends, family, neighbors and even some Houston leaders showed up to wish Ms. Stewart a Happy Birthday.
Today I was able to help Ms. Nell Jean Stewart celebrate her 100th birthday! She still lives in the house she was born in- in #DistC’s heart of Montrose. @AnniseParker @houstonpolice @HoustonFire and dozens of loving residents joined in a fabulous parade in her honor. @OfficerVo pic.twitter.com/WUw03wLjjq
— Abbie Kamin (@AbbieKamin) November 25, 2020
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