Help woman celebrate her 110th birthday by sending her birthday cards

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Send birthday cards to woman turning 110 years old in August
Friends and family for Ethel Bowens are asking everyone to send her birthday cards to celebrate her 110th birthday on August 26.

GUTHRIE, Okla. -- The oldest living woman in Oklahoma will turn 110 years old on August 26, and her friends and family hope you'll send her a birthday card.

Ethel Bowens was born in 1909. She was married for 65 years, has six children, 29 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren and 46-great-great-grandchildren...and counting!

Bowens said the secret to a long, happy life is staying married to the same man, not smoking or drinking, and following God.

Bowens' loved ones are planning a huge birthday bash for her later in August. At the party, they want to surprise her with a massive amount of birthday cards.

The way you can help: mail a birthday card to Ethel Bowens, P.O. Box 863, Guthrie, Oklahoma, 73044.

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