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Arnita Bennett Smith

At 106, this Louisiana woman still cooks pigtails, lives on her own – here’s how she’s lived so long

At 106, this Louisiana woman still cooks pigtails, lives on her own – here’s how she’s lived so long

Even though she just turned 106, Arnita Bennett Smith is still vivacious. With an unyielding faith and a strong spirit, the centenarian continues to live alone in her Monroe home, defying expectations. Smith, a lifelong Northeast Louisiana resident, is largely self-sufficient. She simply asks for help when necessary and still enjoys preparing her favorite foods….

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