Michigan Woman Celebrates Rare 110th Birthday Milestone With Strong Faith and Family

Kathleen McGarvey Perkins just turned 110 years old, joining a tiny group called supercentenarians—people who reach this rare age milestone WEAU. Born in 1916 in Niles, Michigan, before World War I even started, she now lives at Fountain Bleu Health and Rehabilitation Center in Livonia, Michigan.
Her family says faith is the secret to her long life WABI. She was married for 65 years and had four children, forming the foundation of a life rooted in strong beliefs and family bonds.
Kathleen was born in 1916—the year before America entered World War I WKYT. She has lived through the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, World War II, and over a century of American history. Few people ever reach 110 years old; women who do are even rarer.
Kathleen's children believe her faith played a central role in her remarkable longevity WSMV. They point to her devotion as a guiding force throughout her entire life. Faith gave her purpose and strength through each decade of change and challenge.
Kathleen spent 65 years married to her husband, during which they raised four children together Fox5Vegas. This long partnership and family created deep roots that supported her through the decades. Strong family bonds often correlate with longer, healthier lives, according to research on longevity.
Reaching 110 years old puts Kathleen in an exclusive group WECT. Fewer than one in every five million Americans live to see their 110th birthday. Her milestone celebration marks not just personal achievement, but a testament to the power of faith, family, and resilience across a full century of living.
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