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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Melvina Webster Celebrates 99 Years
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Family members residing in Anguilla and abroad joined their matriarch, Melvina Webster, in celebrating her 99th birthday on Saturday, March 25.
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Melvina Webster at 99 years
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Mrs. Webster, formerly of Island Harbour, is the widow of the late sea captain, Ranny Webster, the mother of nine children and grandmother of many children.
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Melvina Webster flanked by family members
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The oldest member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, she remains at home at Stoney Ground in the care of loved ones and occupies most of her time in spiritual meditation.
She enjoys a good measure of health, walks around unaided and is generally well alert.
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“Mammie” with son Maurice and great grand daughter Karee- anne
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Maurice Vanterpool, one of her children, expressed thanks to all persons on the island for their best wishes to her and their continued thoughtfulness.