Edna Parker

Edna Parker (born April 20, 1893) is currently the world's oldest validated living person. Parker has lived her life in Indiana, graduating from Franklin College and earning a living as a schoolteacher. She was married to Earl Parker in 1911. He died in 1938. Parker ascended to the World's Oldest Person title upon the death of Yone Minagawa in August 2007. At age 114, Parker ranks among the top 30 oldest people of all time.