BALTIMORE — Bessie Mae Harmon spent most of her life giving individuals the reward of care as a sensible nurse within the metropolis. Now, the West Baltimore resident is celebrating the reward of life.
On Saturday, Bessie rang in her 100th yr with greater than 170 associates and family members.
Bessie was born on a Sunday, March twenty fourth, to be precise. She grew up in southern Virginia. Her first job was working as an elevator operator in Philadelphia, the place Bessie lived with her older sister. During that point, she realized a few nursing coaching alternative in Maryland.
So, she packed her stuff up and moved to Maryland, the place she educated in nursing at Henryton State Hospital in 1946. Well, she achieved that and have become a licensed sensible nurse up till 1986.
Bessie is now having fun with her retirement. Guess what? Doing extra good.
She has spent her time serving to younger single moms by offering them with free childcare. When she just isn’t doing that, she’s touring or enjoying her favourite pastime, bowling.
When requested how she’s lived to be a wholesome 100-year-old, she credit “searching for and serving Jesus Christ.” Her favourite actions at this time are attending church weekly and collaborating in Bible research.
While the occasion was on Saturday, a second celebration was held on Sunday at a worship service at First Abyssinia Baptist Church.
Happy birthday, Bessie!
