PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Kathleen Tiernan was born on September 22, 1921.
The Philadelphia woman has a lifelong love of song and dance. So there was no better way to celebrate her upcoming 104th birthday.
Friends, family, and staff at Immaculate Mary Center for Healthcare Facility surprised her with a birthday party full of singing and dancing.
Tiernan’s family recalls her being an avid dancer with her husband, Joe. Unfortunately, he passed away at the age of 50.
A couple years later, Tiernan met another man, coincidentally named Joe as well, who became her longtime boyfriend and dance partner. They enjoyed the next 47 years engaging in various styles from disco to country-western line dancing until his passing.
Tiernan is now cared for by the team at Immaculate Mary Center for Healthcare in Northeast Philadelphia.
There, she is still waving her arms and tapping her feet to the sound of music.
Watch the video above to see how Tiernan celebrated her upcoming 104th birthday.
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