Oldest U.S. Born Woman Passes Away

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By WKBW Directors

Story Published: Nov 17, 2009 at 11:10 AM EST

Story Updated: Nov 17, 2009 at 11:13 AM EST

Williamsville, NY (WKBW) -- Olivia Patricia Thomas was the 114-year-old woman who was featured on Eyewitness News a few months back.

Thomas, who was the oldest living U.S. born resident at 114, died Monday. She lived through 21 different U.S. Presidents, and survived two World Wars and the Great Depression.

She was a resident at St. Francis of Williamsville nursing home in Williamsville, NY.

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