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The secret to a long life? 'Let other people do the work' says 100-year-old Bloxwich Birthday Queen

'Let people do things for you': that's the secret of living to 100 says fun-loving centenarian Josie Mills.

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Josie when she was 17 years old.

Josie, who is a resident at Parklands Court nursing home in Bloxwich, celebrated her 100th birthday in style on Friday – with a tiara reading 'Birthday Queen'. And with a secret like hers – being waiting on hand and foot – her accessory was quite fitting.

Josie Mills was born on March 1, 1924 on Hampton Road in Birmingham, and grew up to have two children of her own. Her daughter, Amanda, joined her and the other Parklands residents on Friday for a fun-filled day of singing, dancing, and Prosecco. She was also treated to not one, but two birthday cakes.

"I had a wonderful time," Josie said. "Everybody couldn't do enough for me. It was lovely."

Josie Mills celebrates her 100th birthday at Parklands Court Nursing Home.