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‘Always wear a hat to church’ and other advice from local 105-year-old for long, successful life

  Juanita Mitchell laughs while talking about her long life.
  (Photos by Carrie Steinweg/H-F Chronicle)

At age 105, Juanita Mitchell still pays great attention to detail in fashion. Returning from a road trip to Wisconsin, she arrived home in a festive sweater dress complemented with sparkly shoes and coordinated jewelry. Her sense of style is one thing she’s always been known for. 

Mitchell, of Flossmoor, celebrated her Dec. 15 birthday with a gathering of family…

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