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Hyacinth Mottley
Hyacinth Mottley
Hyacinth Mottley on her 106th birthday in 2020
Birth: 13 May 1914
Barbados
Death: 5 July 2021
Briggins, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda
Age: 107 years, 53 days
Country: BarbadosBRBAntigua and BarbudaATG
Centenarian

Hyacinth Mottley (13 May 1914 – 5 July 2021) was a Barbadian-born Antiguan centenarian who was the oldest known living person of Antigua and Barbuda at time of her death.

Biography[]

Hyacinth Mottley was born in Barbados on 13 May 1914. Around 1945, she moved to Antigua. In her early years, she worked as a helper in many prominent households. She had one son: Dr Marcus Mottley.

In the mid-1950’s, she decided to leave domestic work behind and work for herself. She began by selling trinkets and other goods out of a suitcase.

In her late 90s, Mottley published a book called ‘Words of Wisdom, Words of Faith” which chronicled her life’s experiences.

Hyacinth Mottley died in Briggins, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda on 5 July 2021 at the age of 107 years, 53 days.

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