Peggy going strong at 107
107 not out! Peggy Geithrie celebrated another special birthday last week.
GLENWOOD centenarian, Peggy Geithrie, celebrated her 107th birthday on 4 February.
Peggy has been featured annually in Berea Mail since turning 100 years old. According to her granddaughter, Lynn Roper, who she lives with, she is still doing well.
Lynn missed Peggy's birthday this year as she left for New Zealand for a month, and Peggy is currently staying with her son, Colin, being cared for by her full-time nurse.
Peggy still enjoys keeping up to date with rugby and cricket, and stays informed about the news every day.
“Unfortunately Peggy can't really see so well any more, and her hearing is bad. However, she still asks me about the Sharks and she knows the cricket world cup is starting this weekend. I had better keep her informed about the results, else she gives me cheek!” said Lynn's husband, Gary.
Peggy was born in Kokstad and grew up on a farm. She met her husband, Phillip, when she was 27. She has two children, two step-children, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
