On Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 Mrs. Evelyn Garner will celebrate her 104th birthday.

Mrs. Garner, a former resident of Buchtel, Nelsonville and New Lexington, currently resides at the Somerset Health and Rehabilitation.

The only surviving sibling of a family of 18 brothers and sisters, Mrs. Garner enjoys spending time with her six grandchildren, that includes; Gloria LaBeau of Naples, FL.; Beverly Dubin of Akron; Mark McGee of Athens; Jeff McGee of Somerset; Brian of Canal Winchester and Marla Moore of Dublin. She also has 12 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

Mrs. Garner and her late husband, William Bill, who passed away in 1999, had one daughter, the late Barbara Tinto of New Lexington.

During World War II, Mrs. Garner work as a boot maker, and enjoyed traveling in the United States and Europe when she retired. She attributes her long life to faith and a healthy lifestyle.

Birthday card wishes may be sent to her at Somerset Health and Rehabilitation on North Columbus Street.

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