On Dec. 15, 2019, Juanita Mitchell celebrated her birthday. As we begin Black History Month, it seems appropriate to wish a belated happy birthday to the Flossmoor woman who has probably seen more history than anyone else in the community.
Related stories:
- ‘Always wear a hat to church’ and other advice from local 105-year-old for long, successful life (H-F Chronicle, Dec. 27, 2016)
- Flossmoor resident, 105, honored for long and productive lifetime (H-F Chronicle, Feb. 8, 2017)
- Ballantrae community’s holiday tradition solidifies neighborhood strength (H-F Chronicle, Dec. 10, 2018)
- Witness to History (BELT magazine, Nov. 8, 2019)