Kansas City Woman Celebrates 107th Birthday Surrounded by Family and Friends

Mason Byrd of Kansas City just turned 107 years old. She celebrated with nearly 150 relatives and friends at her party. Her family says the secret to her long life is simple: stay active, love people, and skip the stress WGAL.
Byrd was born in 1919 and has spent most of her life in Kansas City. She raised nine children and still stays busy with water aerobics and reading. She reads about one book every week KCCI.
Longevity runs deeper than just luck for Byrd. Her family credits healthy habits as the foundation of her 107 years. Water aerobics keeps her body moving and strong. She reads constantly — about one book per week — which keeps her mind sharp KSBW. These activities show that staying engaged matters at any age.
Byrd's family sums up her longevity in one phrase: "Maybe it's love thy neighbor." She prioritizes people over stress. Raising nine children taught her about family bonds. Now surrounded by generations of relatives, she still values connection above all else WVTM13. That focus on relationships appears to be her greatest strength.
What Byrd doesn't do matters as much as what she does. She avoids unnecessary stress — a habit her family believes extends her years. In a world full of worry, her choice to stay calm and focused keeps her mentally at ease KETV. Her family hopes she continues enjoying life as long as she stays healthy and happy.
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