| Elizabeth Francis | |
 Francis in July 2021 | |
| Birth: | 27 July 1909 Louisiana, USA |
| Age: | 112 years, 180 days |
| Country: |  USA
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| Unvalidated | |
Elizabeth Francis (born 27 July 1909) is an American supercentenarian who is the oldest known person living in the U.S. state of Texas. Her age is currently unvalidated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG).
Biography
Francis was born on 27 July 1909 in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, USA to John and Virginia Francis. She later moved to Houston, Texas. In the 1970s, she ran the coffee shop at Houston TV station KTRK-TV. In February 2021, she reconnected with her old friend, news anchor Dave Ward, via Facetime. Francis currently lives with her daughter in Houston.
Francis's sister Bertha Johnson (1904-2011) lived to the age of 106. As of February 2021, Francis has three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Gallery
Francis as a young woman
Francis as a young woman
Francis as a young woman
Francis on her 110th birthday
Francis at the age of 111 in February 2021
References
- 110-year-old Houston woman credits longevity to faith in God abc13 News, 28 July 2019
- 111-year-old Houston woman shares secrets to longevity abc13 News, 5 February 2021
- 112 years young: Houstonian Elizabeth Francis celebrates her big day in a big way KHOU11, 25 July 2021
