Winnie Felps

  • Full name: Winnie Lee Felps (née Powell)
  • Lifespan: 10.10.1911
  • Age: 112 years
  • Birthplace: Coryell County, Texas, USA
  • Last residence: Texas, USA
  • Application date: 10.10.2022
  • Validation date: 28.10.2023
  • Validation source: Oliver Trim/Karen Dunn Speir/Waclaw Jan Kroczek

Biography

Winnie Felps, born on October 10, 1911, in Coryell County, Texas, USA, was the daughter of Bunyan Polk and Fannie Belle Powell (née Newman), and she was one of at least eight siblings. Her life was marked by family, love, and resilience.

On Christmas Eve in 1935, Winnie Felps married Ralph Felps in Lampasas County, Texas, beginning a journey of love and companionship that would last for nearly 47 years. During their years together, the couple welcomed eight children into their lives: Dorothy, Jimmie, Randy, Barbara, Sandra, Brenda, Ralph Jr., and Winnie Lee.

Winnie faced both the joys and challenges of motherhood, demonstrating her strength and dedication in raising a large family. In November 1982, she experienced the loss of her beloved husband, Ralph, marking the end of a lifelong partnership that had endured for decades.

In October 2021, Winnie Felps celebrated her remarkable 110th birthday, joining the ranks of supercentenarians. Her long and rich life, marked by love, family, and resilience, was a testament to her enduring spirit.

Winnie Felps currently resides in Texas, USA, where she continues to inspire those around her with her wisdom and the remarkable journey that is her life. As of her 112th birthday, she was the second-oldest known living person in the U.S. state of Texas, with Elizabeth Francis (age 114) holding the title of the oldest.

Validation

The age of Winnie Felps was verified by Oliver Trim, Karen Dunn Speir, and Waclaw Jan Kroczek, and validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG) as of October 28, 2023.

Winnie Felps on her 108th birthday.

Winnie Felps at age 103.

Winnie Felps on her 107th birthday.

Winnie Felps on her 110th birthday.

Winnie Felps on her 111th birthday.

Winnie Felps on her 112th birthday.

Photo courtesy of Karen Dunn Speir and Gerontology Wiki.