Community holds parade for woman's 105th birthday
Martha Leach turns 105 years old Monday and to celebrate, a group put together a 105-car parade. The birthday convoy has become tradition, organized by the town for about 15 years now. Leach's grandson, Charles Whitaker, says she takes joy in her neighbors' efforts every year. "She just has been around so long and is such a nice lady to everybody - didn't meet no strangers," Whitaker said. "It's just amazing for her life. The way she came through life working so hard. Now, she's living the life of ease now." Several of Leach's favorite vehicles led the parade: firetrucks. During the parade, many people dropped off cards and flowers with one local florist even donating 105 carnations to celebrate Ms. Le...
07.07.20 | 01:18 | CC