Mary Lou Moore/Submitted

 

(KNZA)--A Hiawatha woman is preparing to celebrate 102 years of family, farming and finding the bright side of life.

Homestead Senior Living is inviting the community to a birthday celebration Sunday afternoon for resident Mary Lou Moore.

Moore was born in Hiawatha and later lived on a farm outside the community with her late husband. She raised two children and also worked for her husband.

Moore credits her longevity to enjoying each day, appreciating her loving family and looking for the good in life instead of worrying about the future.

Her 102nd birthday celebration will be Sunday afternoon, September 6, from 2:00 to 4:00, at Homestead Senior Living, 400 Kansas Avenue in Hiawatha.

Cake and refreshments will be served.