One-hundred-and-two-year-old Annie Mae Belin of Darlington, S.C. said that the key to a long life is mindin’ ya business! She celebrated turning 102 on June 1 with her family and friends, according to WPDE.
A party was hosted for Miss Annie Mae at the Truth and Fellowship Ministry in Florence. When Ms. Belin was asked what the secret to a long life is, she said minding her business and her faith in God.
“Obedience. And trying to tend to my business. And leave other people’s business alone. Unless I have to get in it. Because I love to talk and I love people,” she giggled.
The birthday girl, who was wearing a precious tiara, said that being a good person was also a reason for her longevity. She also said that God was her “everything” and shared some wisdom.
“I just want to keep on loving God. And treating people like I want to be treated. Because we need more love in the world, for one thing.”
The 102-year-old had only one complaint; that she had to retire. Other than that, Miss Annie Mae is content.
“I feel really good. Ain’t but one thing, they won’t let me work. I have made cigarettes. Because my first job was in RJ Reynolds tobacco company. My cigarettes, chewing tobacco, snuff. All that stuff in Fairmont, N.C,“ she said.
HAPPY 102ND BIRTHDAY, ANNIE! Annie Mae Belin of Darlington County says minding her own business and her faith in God are keys to a long life. https://t.co/vZniw4R1O6 pic.twitter.com/c3l2s3ua93
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Her pastor, Dr. Johnathon Briggs, said that he is blessed to be her leader and is “humbled. ”
“I’m humbled. For God to trust me with one of his prized possessions is a testament that his hand is upon me. And he believes that I will obey him in doing what I need to do. So, to have the opportunity to be her pastor is a humbling experience. Because it says a lot about how God thinks of me.”
He added that Miss Annie Mae is wonderful and a person who truly cares for people.
Miss Annie Mae gets her hair done every two weeks. Her personal hair dresser is none other than the former Mayor of Darlington, Gloria Hine. Hine picks up Ms. Belin and spends the whole day with her at the hair salon.
Happy Birthday Miss Annie Mae!
