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Flossmoor Woman Known As Oldest Person In Illinois Dies At 111
Juanita Mitchell died Friday after suffering a stroke, according to a report.
FLOSSMOOR, IL — A remarkable Flossmoor woman also known as the oldest person in Illinois has died at the age of 111, Mayor Michelle Nelson shared Saturday.
Juanita Mitchell died Friday, Aug. 4 after suffering a stroke, ABC7 reports.
"The Village of Flossmoor, Illinois lost a dear soul yesterday," Nelson wrote on social media. "She had so many admirable qualities including that she was a caregiver, motivator, community-builder, historian, history maker, and mover and shaker.
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"She persevered in spite of many challenges and she had a beautiful smile. She will be missed by many."
Nelson asked that people keep Mitchell's daughter Mary in their prayers.
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"Mary helped keep her mother’s stories alive for us to learn from and cared for her with the utmost dedication, grace, and dignity," Nelson said.
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