Catherine Ferrell
Supercentenarian data for USA (North Carolina)
- Full name: Catherine Ferrell
- Lifespan: (10.10.1912 – present)
- Age: 113 years
- Birthplace: USA (North Carolina)
- Last residence: USA (North Carolina)
- Application date: 19.12.2023
- Validation date: 12.01.2024
- Validation source: Oliver Trim/Dr. Wacław Jan Kroczek
Biography
Catherine Ferrell was born in Warsaw, North Carolina, USA on 10 October 1912. Her mother’s name was Callie Spearman and she had one sister, Mary. She graduated from Frederick Douglass High School in 1931 as valedictorian of her class. She also played on the school’s basketball team.
Ferrell’s mother instilled the importance of getting an education and she also made sure that both of her daughters attended Sunday school every Sunday. Ferrell aspired to be a teacher, but did not have the resources to attend college. She used her love of teaching by teaching Sunday school for most of her life.
Later Life
In November 2016, Ferrell voted during the United States presidential election. In November 2018, she voted during the United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina.
Ferrell has a strong faith in God and attributes her long life to God’s grace. On her 110th birthday in 2022, she received birthday wishes from President Joe Biden and North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper.
On 25 October 2022, following the passing of 110-year-old Virginia Van Peenen, she became the oldest known living person in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
At the age of 112, Ferrell is still able to walk with the help of a cane.
Catherine Ferrell currently lives in Durham, North Carolina, USA at the age of 113 years.
Validation
Her age was verified by Oliver Trim/Dr. Wacław Jan Kroczek, and validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG) on 12 January 2024.