05/31/2026
Naomi Washington Whitehead, born on September 26, 1910, in Patterson, Georgia, is currently 115 years old and recognized as the oldest living person in the United States.
She has lived through more than a century of American history, including the Jim Crow era, the Great Depression, World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, the moon landing, and the rise of the internet.
Whitehead was born on a farm in Georgia and later moved north. She now resides in Greenville, Pennsylvania, at St. Paul’s Senior Living Community, where she is surrounded by multiple generations of her loving family.
At 115, she remains in good health and continues to enjoy time with her relatives. Her remarkable longevity has drawn national attention, making her a living witness to more than 115 years of history in one lifetime.
Many people have expressed admiration for her strength and the rich family legacy she represents.
Wishing Naomi Washington Whitehead continued good health, peace, and happiness in this special chapter of her life.
(Photo: Naomi Washington Whitehead)
