'Take care of yourself': Happy 100th birthday to Viola 'Vi' Taylor
Viola "Vi" Taylor is celebrating her 100th birthday on Friday, June 6. Family and friends will gather at 3 p.m. to celebrate the special day at Cherry Laurel Independent Living facility.
Born in Pennsylvania, Vi moved to Tallahassee in 1963 to follow her husband Jim's career in life insurance and has lived here ever since. During her working years, she served in roles ranging from secretary to the Director of Libraries at the University of Florida during the late 1940s, to dental office receptionist and has volunteered at the Tallahassee Senior Center and Tallahassee Police Department.
Vi's secret to active aging? "Keep exercising and eating right and travel when you can."
She has journeyed to the Mediterranean and all 50 states. Vi had been part of the same LIFE exercise class for almost 25 years while attending the Tallahassee Senior Center and had the honor of becoming a Silver Star. She loves puzzle books, walking daily and exercising twice a week.
"Look after yourself and others," she says, "adopt hobbies that you enjoy and, most of all, never forget to make time for family and friends."
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Happy 100th birthday to Tallahassee resident Viola Taylor
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