Harlingen woman celebrates 109th birthday, shares words of wisdom

Harlingen woman celebrates 109th birthday, shares words of wisdom

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A retirement home in Harlingen hosted a 109th birthday celebration for one of its residents on Wednesday. Hazel Laverne Myrick was surrounded by peers and loved ones at Golden Palms Retirement to celebrate the milestone. Hazel Laverne Myrick celebrates her 109th birthday. Photo courtesy of Sebastian de la Pena (ValleyCentral) "I feel really good," Myrick said. "I'm older than most people, but that's all right.…