Happy 100th birthday to sweet-toothed May
May, a resident of Hill House nursing home in Clay Cross, celebrated reaching the milestone age last Thursday with a party.
Born in Huthwaite, she was one of 11 children.
After leaving school, May went into service and worked at a lace factory in Derby.
She married John Rodgers - also known as Jack - in 1936.
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Over the years, she enjoyed listening to music, watching television soaps and gardening.
Anne Storer, her daughter, said: "We'd like to thank everyone who made her day so wonderful.
"The staff at Hill House are fantastic."