Arkansas Black Woman Turns 106 After Beating COVID-19

Priscilla Boyle’s birthday..In addition to turning 106 on Sunday, she also had to beat COVID-19

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Priscilla Boyle’s birthday was an unusual event this year. In addition to turning 106 on Sunday, the centenarian also had to beat COVID-19 this summer.

The governor of her home state, Asa Hutchinson, even wished her a happy birthday during his press briefing on Tuesday.

“She spent one month in the hospital in June as a result of contracting COVID,” Hutchinson said, going on to highlight her contributions to the state over the course of her lifetime — from teaching Sunday school to owning a beauty shop in Little Rock.

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