114-Year-Old Pennsylvania Woman Becomes Oldest Living Person in North America

Naomi Whitehead attributes her longevity to good genes and a lifestyle free from smoking and alcohol.

Naomi Whitehead, born in 1910 on a Georgia farm, is now the oldest living person in North America after the passing of Elizabeth Francis.
Whitehead's family includes 12 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 49 great-great-grandchildren, and three great-great-great-grandchildren.
She has lived through significant historical events, including the Titanic sinking and the civil rights movement.
Whitehead resides in a senior living community in Pennsylvania, where she enjoys cooking, baking, and listening to music.
Her remarkable longevity has been recognized by LongeviQuest, which tracks the world's oldest people.