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Alsip woman celebrates 100th birthday

Alsip woman celebrates milestone birthday
Alsip woman celebrates milestone birthday 00:34

CHICAGO (CBS) – Here at CBS 2, we want to wish Geneva Lockett a very happy birthday.

She turned 100 on Thursday and there will be a big celebration today at the Lighthouse Church of All Nations in Alsip.

Geneva grew up on a farm in Alabama with 14 siblings.

She was married for 78 years to willie James Lockett who passed away in 2019.

She has four sons, 17 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Geneva, we hope you enjoy your special day.

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