‘A special lady’
Family members of centenarian Ann Conover posed for pictures to commemorate her 101st birthday.
By Wade Daffron
TJ Editor
One of Russell County’s oldest and beloved citizens was surrounded by family, friends and well-wishers this past weekend as she celebrated a milestone birthday.
Ann Conover turned 101 on Wednesday, December 3.
On Saturday, just prior to the centenarian’s special day, a celebration was held for her at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Jamestown.
Barbara Beard, right, greeted her mother, Ann Conover, left, at a birthday celebration on Saturday.
“Not many people reach that age,” daughter in law Elaine Conover said, “so we wanted to all get together and have a cake for her.”
One by one, and group by group, visitors filed in to present gifts and visit with the celebrated matriarch.
“She’s a special lady,” son Blaine Conover said.
Born December 3, 1924, to Tim and Kit Cravens, Ann married L.B. Conover (ironically on December 3, 1946) and had five children: Barbara Beard, Bruce Conover, Brad Conover, Beryl Conover, and Blaine Conover.
Ann Conover’s children, from left, Bruce Conover, Beryl Conniver, Blaine Conover, Barbara Beard, and Brad Conover.
Ann proudly dotes over 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and has one, great-great-grandchild due to be born in February.
