Rosie Belle (Nelson) Galbreath

Age: 100 on Feb. 15, 2008. Celebrating with family and friends at Luby’s Cafeteria on Saturday, Feb. 9.

Date of birth and birthplace: Feb. 15, 1908, in Aubrey

Family: spouse, Lillus M. Galbreath (deceased); son, Marion E. Galbreath (deceased); daughter, Helen J. Sessions of Aubrey; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren (and one deceased); two great-great-granddaughters

Former occupation: 17 years at Denton State School

Place of worship: New Hope Baptist Church in Cross Roads

If I could change one thing in my life, it would be: I wouldn’t change anything.

The best book I ever read was: The Bible. I have read through it several times, at least six times.

My favorite television show of all time: Billy Graham specials, Dallas Cowboys football games and Little House on the Prairie.

During the Great Depression, I: worked in the fields.

During World War II, I: was a homemaker and also worked in the fields.

My earliest childhood memory is: going to the bed to see my baby sister after her birth.

I wish I knew how to: crochet and tat.

Nobody knows I: fed and cared for 17 stray cats and a three-legged turtle at one time.

I’m happiest when: I was able to cook for my family.

I regret: that I was not more active in my church.

The most important thing I’ve learned in 100 years is: to forgive people.

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