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PHOTO: Susannah Mushatt Jones of Brooklyn, New York has been named the oldest living person.

At 116 years old, Susannah Mushatt Jones of Brooklyn, New York is now officially the world’s oldest living person.

Born on July 6, 1899, Jones became the record holder on June 17, 2015 at the age of 115 years and 346 days, Guinness Book of World Records confirmed to ABC News today.

“While she lost her eyesight years ago and is hard of hearing, Jones isn’t bed-bound and only takes a few medications a day,” Guinness wrote in a press release. “Ms. Jones, also known as “T,” which is short for auntie, to her 100 nieces and nephews and “Susie” to friends, will also become the oldest living female.

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source: abcnews.com

Brooklyn Woman Officially Named World’s Oldest Person at 116  was originally published on praisecleveland.com