Born in 1918, This 108-Year-Old Woman Has No Plans of Slowing Down Anytime Soon
May 28, 2026
One woman born in 1918 is still going strong in Dover, Delaware. She’s 108 years old, exercises every day, and still drives. She’s an astonishment to all who know her with every year that goes by.
Woman Born in 1918 Turned 108 this Year
RELATED: He Fought in 3 Wars, Now This Veteran Is Celebrating 100 Years of Life
Susan Young Browne grew up during segregation on a farm without running water or electricity. In the 40s, she attended Delaware State College for Colored Students and spent 30 years teaching in Delaware.
"When I retired and I walked around that classroom for 30 years,” she thought. “I am not going to sit down," and she certainly hasn’t. Every morning, she does a 20-minute exercise routine and attends a group exercise class at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover three times a week.
She’s visited the center since 1973 and is one of the organization’s first members. The center gave her a reserved parking spot for those over 100.
A Birthday Party to Remember
Her 108th birthday party had over 130 attendees, including Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer.
Susan was married twice in her lifetime.
The 108-year-old jokes, "I guess I'm not great material for men. That was enough. I'm not taking care of another man." But she still has plenty of family, including several children and great-grandchildren.
One of her family’s favorite things is her famous 7-Up pound cake, which they enjoy on special occasions and which Susan herself makes.
It’s just incredible that Susan has lived as long as she has. She’s lived through the last part of WWI and WWII, and that’s not something many people can say. Her cheerful and light-hearted spirit and determination to stay healthy keep her going. I know she is a true inspiration to everyone she meets.
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Kindergartener Celebrates 100th Day of School With 100-Year-Old Great-Grandpa
WATCH: Born in 1918, This 108-Year-Old Woman Has No Plans of Slowing Down Anytime Soon
LISTEN: Texas Family Overjoyed After Missing Dog Turns Up at New Jersey Mall | Family Honors Veteran’s Life of Hard Work by Donating His Liver
h/t: CBS News
Featured Image Credit: YouTube/CBS Philadelphia
Michaela Gordoni is an avid reader and part-time globe-trotter. With a bachelor's degree in International Relations and experience in the non-profit world, she has a passion for people and reporting. You can check out her portfolio here.
Today's Devotional
A Prayer for Increased Obedience - Your Daily Prayer - July 13
We all must make a personal decision to accept or reject God’s authority—and that includes those He’s put in authority over us.
Today's Devotional
A Prayer for Increased Obedience - Your Daily Prayer - July 13
We all must make a personal decision to accept or reject God’s authority—and that includes those He’s put in authority over us.
Past Stories
- Her Father Promised to Walk Her Down the Aisle, and Even After a Heart Attack, Still Made it Happen
- Sisters Give Birth to Twin Boys, Just Hours Apart, 'Can't Wait to Watch Them Grow Up Together'
- I Fasted for 3 Days and Only Drank Water. Here's What I Learned.
- Firefighter Gets a Hero's Welcome After Returning Home After Lumber Mill Explosion
- 12-Year-Old Girl Saves Friend After She Has a Seizure in the Ocean
- One Trail Change, One Incredible Rescue: Woman Found After 3 Days Trapped in Mud
- Young Teen Saves His Older Brother With CPR Skills He Learned in School
- Community Rallies Around Firefighter After Wife's Death Following Rare Cancer Battle
- Kindergarten Teacher's Former Preschool Teacher Works With Her in the Class
- After 16 Hours Alone in Her Yard, Elderly Woman Gets Help From Two Caring Teens
- Determined Young Girl Launches Fundraiser So Her Friend Can Play Alongside Everyone Else
- Firefighter Was Able to Save His Daughter After Receiving a Crash Alert
- We've Made Marriage an Idol in the Church
- Granddaughter Steps Into the Spotlight in the Same Role Her Grandmother Did 60 Years Ago
- A Man Planned the Perfect Drive-In Date—Then Surprised Her with a Proposal
- A State Trooper Found a Kitten On the Side of the Road, Then He Adopted Him
- What I Noticed When I Stopped Scrolling
- When a Boy Couldn't Buy Ice Cream, This Vendor Turned the Moment Into Something Beautiful
- When His 7-Year-Old Son Had a Stroke in the Pool, This Father Saved His Life
- Lost Teddy Bear Goes on an Airport Adventure Before Returning Home to 4-Year-Old Boy
- Mother of Three Passed Away Unexpectedly, Then Her Neighborhood Did Something Beautiful
- Couple From Oklahoma Drive Their 100-Year-Old Car On Route 66 All the Way to California
- Young Man Rings the Cancer-Free Bell, and Graduates High School, All On the Same Day
- 7 Simple Ways I Fight Lust
- Retiring Teacher Gives Each of Her Students a Special Personalized Gift to Say Goodbye
- Stranger Reaches Out to Help a Family of Six Whose Van Was Stolen While On Vacation
- After 50 Years of Teaching, She Said Goodbye to Students in a Way They’ll Never Forget
- High School Throws Their 90-Year-Old Well-Loved Janitor a Birthday Party
- 10 Upbeat Songs For Your Summer Road Trip
- 7 Prayers For Your Kids For Safety While They Are Off For The Summer
- Community Welcomes Beloved Mailman Back After Beating Cancer, 'He's the Mailman of the Century'
- For Their 40th Anniversary, Utah Couple Decides to Bike 4,000 Miles Across the Country
- A Father's Final Goal Lives On as His Family Completes 365 Days of Playing Catch
- Teacher and Fellow Students Support Young Girl Battling Cancer With Her Favorite Thing, Music
- Firefighters Adopt This Sweet Pup That Ended Up Outside the Firehouse
- 90-Year-Old Gets Master's Degree and Becomes Oldest Person to Graduate from Texas School
- The Lie That Keeps People Away From God
- Couple Celebrating Their Diamond Anniversary Shares the Secrets to Their Long Marriage
- A School in Pennsylvania Buried a Time Capsule in 1976, They’ve Finally Opened It 50 Years Later
- A Woman Battling Incurable Cancer Set Her Sights on Everest, and Made It to the Top
- Woman Walks Away With Only a Few Scratches After a Car Crashes Through Her Windshield
- A Simple Wrong Number Led to a Beautiful Friendship Between Two Strangers
- 5 Moments That Prove Moms Always Show Up at the Perfect Time
- Community Steps Up to Honor WWII Veteran With No Known Family
- Soldier Surprises Daughter at Her High School Graduation, and it's So Sweet
- Firefighters Save a Little League Game and Give the Kids a Memory They Will Never Forget
- The Delay That Upgraded My Faith
- A Nurse Saved a Baby No One Thought Would Survive, 50 Years Later, They Still Have a Strong Bond
- This Mom and Daughter Share Life at a Retirement Community, and it is Quite a Special Thing
- California Couple Celebrates Their 80th Anniversary, After Meeting As Teenagers
Top Artists
Top Music Videos
We The Kingdom We The Kingdom Inspire and Uplift with ‘Don’t Let The Darkness’
Lauren Daigle ‘Trust In You’ – Beautiful Worship Song From Lauren Daigle
Bill and Gloria Gaither Wintley Phipps - It Is Well With My Soul (From Bill Gloria Gaither Live)
Passion Music Passion Soul-Stirring 'The Blood' Live Performance
The Statler Brothers 'Til the Storm Passes By' The Statler Brothers Live Performance
Blog
At GodTube, you’ll find daily inspirational videos to lift your spirits and encourage you in your walk with God. Popular videos include worship music from your favorite Christian artists, cute videos with adorable kids and animals, hilarious videos from Christian comedians, user-uploaded videos, and clean viral videos to brighten your day.