Besse Cooper

Besse Cooper (Born August 26, 1896), is the world's oldest living person. After the death of Maria Gomes Valentim in June 21, 2011, Cooper became recognized as the oldest living person. In August 26, 2011, Cooper celebrated her 115th birthday.

Biography
Besse Cooper was born in Tennessee. She graduated in 1916. She worked as a teacher. She moved to Georgia in 1917, and married Luther Cooper in 1924. In 2009, after Beatrice Farve died, Besse became the oldest resident of Georgia, and became the oldest living person after Maria Gomes Valentim died in 2011.