LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Over the weekend, an Arkansas woman celebrated her 100th birthday alongside her friends and family.

Born on October 3, 1925, Ms. Claudine Dulaney joyfully celebrated her milestone birthday on October 4, while residing at The Springs of Pinnacle Mountain Health & Rehabilitation in Little Rock.

At her birthday party, Ms. Claudine flaunted her most stylish purple attire, complemented by a “birthday queen” sash. Naturally, the birthday queen also wore a crown and presided from her throne surrounded by her guests.

She dedicated her life to being one of servitude as she spent a century answering God’s call to serve.

Ms. Claudine is the last living child of Rev. Alexander Houston Dulaney and Mrs. Louella Eckford Dulaney, who were blessed with 11 children.

Though petite in stature, Ms. Claudine’s dedication to service has always been boundless. She spent many years working as a nurse’s aide at Forrest Memorial Hospital in Forrest City and, for a short period, in Gary, Indiana.

She eventually made the altruistic choice to leave her career in order to care for her elderly parents. While this led to reduced financial means, she gave generously of what she had, always living with gratitude and faith.

Her devotion also extended to her church and community. 

She served devotedly as an usher, sang in the choir for several decades, and devoted much effort to the kitchen committee. Ms. Claudine was also an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star (Freedonia Chapter #62) and the Nelson Extension Homemakers Club.

One of her deepest joys was preparing for the St. Francis County Fair, where she entered her preserves, baked goods, garden produce, and crafts, frequently receiving first-place ribbons.

Ms. Claudine’s century of life has stood as a shining example of compassion, sacrifice, and joy.