London's oldest woman turns 108, says COVID-19 is 'nothing compared to World War I'
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Sarah “Betty” Spear turned 108 on Wednesday, Aug. 4, and celebrated the milestone with family and friends at the St Judes Nursing Home in south London.
"The first world war was the worst thing; [COVID-19] is nothing in comparison," she remarked in an interview with South West News Service. Sarah "Betty" Spear received 25 cards for her 108th birthday and one of the cards reportedly came from Queen Elizabeth II, according to South West News Service. (SWNS) Sarah "Betty" Spear was honored with a dove release at the the St Judes Nursing Home. (SWNS) Spear was born in Ireland in 1913, nearly a year before World War I began. When the war ended, Spear was 5.More Related News