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Bessie Harp Steele Williams will celebrate her 104th birthday on Tuesday Feb. 23.
She contributes her longevity to loving God, eating chocolate kisses and drinking Dr. Pepper.
Bessie is the mother of Eddie Steele, and wife Wanda. She is a resident of Christian Care Community.
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