Person of the Week

Era Bates, 100

by Amanda Spears,

Staff Reporter

This was one of my favorite interviews. Just imagine for a moment the things this lady has seen in her lifetime. She was born on March 2 ,1923. She had all kinds of stories to tell me. I hope you all enjoy getting to know a little bit about this young lady.

Q.) Can you tell me a little about yourself?

A.) Well I was born March 2, 1923. I was married in 1943 and had my firstborn in 1945. My second child was stillborn. We then had our third in 1961, and my fourth was in 1963 when I was 40 years old.

Q.) Where did you grow up?

A.) Well, Alabama was...