Beatrice Mears
- Full name: Beatrice Flora Mears
- Lifespan: (04.03.1888 – 03.12.2001)
- Age: 113 years, 274 days
- Birthplace: Australia (South Australia)
- Last residence: Australia (South Australia)
- Application date: N/A
- Validation date: 24.06.2005
- Validation source: John McCormack
Biography
Beatrice Flora McPherson was born in Adelaide, South Australia, on March 4 1888 to parents James and Flora (nee Neville) McPherson.
She married Percy Vinrace Mears on November 24 1915 in Adelaide. They went on to have two children together – both daughters. Percy passed away on October 31 1963, leaving Beatrice a widow for her remaining years.
In March 1998 she turned 110, becoming a supercentenarian.
Beatrice passed away in Adelaide, South Australia, on December 3 2001 at the age of 113 years, 274 days.
Sources
https://digital.collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/nodes/view/1324
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/151988865/beatrice-flora-mears
With her husband at their wedding in 1915
Validation
Her age was verified by John McCormack and validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG) on June 24 2005.
Undated