Bettie Wilson

Bettie Wilson (1890-2006) was an American supercentenarian who attained the age of 115 years, 153 days in 2006. She was born Sept 13 1890 in Mississippi, the daughter of slaves. Ms. Wilson was interviewed by the University of Mississippi and Georgia State University and her recollections are now a part of the oral history archives at the University of Mississippi, Oxford. Ms. Wilson's cane was said to be hand-carved by slaves. She was featured in the 2005 book "Wisdom of the World's Oldest People" by Jerry Friedman. Her death on Feb. 13, 2006 came just three days before another Mississippian, Susie Gibson, who also died at 115 on Feb 16 2006.