A Georgia woman celebrated her 112th birthday, attributing her long life to family ties and strong religious faith. Mabel Dunbar, living in Fayetteville, Georgia, originally from Jamaica, marked the occasion with loved ones on September 5, featuring a custom berry cake, flowers, and a crown, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta.
God is love and I love my families. I love all my families and strangers.
Dunbar is described as deeply religious, pleasant, and talkative. She dedicated her life to serving others and remaining active. Until recently, she enjoyed cooking and preparing breakfast each day. Dunbar shared stories with visitors, maintaining her vibrant lifestyle.
After relocating from Florida to live with her daughter in 1994, Dunbar moved to Fayetteville in August 2025 to live with her granddaughter and grandson-in-law. Family is central to Dunbar’s life, emphasizing the importance of caring for them.
She stated, Treat them the best you can, because they are important. You need them when you can’t help yourself like me. These good people are on me all the time, and I’m happy to see them when they come.
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, an oncologist and bioethicist, outlines guidelines for longevity: engage in social activities, nurture hobbies, limit processed foods without strict diets, moderate exercise, and sufficient sleep, as noted by Fox News Digital.
Religious involvement is linked with longer life. A 2016 study in JAMA Internal Medicine, involving researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, tracked religious attendance and health among 74,534 women over 16 years. Women attending religious services more than weekly had a 33% lower risk of death during the study compared to those who never attended. Weekly attendance reduced risk by 26%, while less frequent attendance lowered risk by 13%. Regular attendees smoked less, suffered fewer depressive symptoms, and maintained strong social support.
Ethel Caterham of England, the oldest documented living person, turned 117 in August. She credits her longevity to avoiding arguments.
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