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Miss Willie's 100th
12.22 Willie Tebeau
Willie Tebeau
Staff Report
Updated: Dec 20, 2009, 6:58 AM
Published: Dec 20, 2009, 6:59 AM

Mrs. Willie K. Tebeau’s 100th birthday is Dec. 27. Her family would like for you to join us as we celebrate her life and this milestone birthday.

During these many years she has been very involved with her ever-growing family, her friends, her flowers, her community, and her church, that she loves.

You are invited to a reception to honor her on Dec. 27, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Social Hall of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 103 Laurel St., Springfield. Please come and wish Mrs. Willie a “Happy Birthday!” Your birthday wishes will be a treasured gift for her.
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Katie Byrd, wearing a colorful dashiki she sewed herself, reflects on a photo from her younger days during her 100th birthday celebration. (Photos by Mya Taylor / Effingham Herald)
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