Today In Oklahoma

Haddie Payne, thought to be the oldest living Oklahoman, died yesterday.

She was 109.

Haddie Payne was born in September 1898, in Indian Territory near Pauls Valley, and was the oldest of 19 children in the family.

This remarkable lady leaves behind 22 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren, 101 great-great-grandchildren and eight great-great-great-grandchildren.

You can read more about Haddie Payne at the following links:

Woman thought to be Oklahoma’s oldest resident dies - Link

109-year-old woman may be state’s oldest - Link