Georgia twins to celebrate 100th birthday with joint party
Twins Mary Shipp Harrow and Martha Shipp Averett are turning 100 years old in July, and they are planning the celebrate in style.
The sisters have hosted four joint birthday parties since they turned 90 years old and have plenty of family to help them celebrate.
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The Shipp twins were the oldest of eight and born on July 2, 1916 in Chattahooche County, Georgia.
Both sisters went on to get married have families of their own.
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Mary Harrow has seven children, 21 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Martha Averett has 10 children, 21 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
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Rodney Averett, one of Martha Averett’s grandsons, told the Atlanta Journal Constitution that the special occasion was even more exciting because of the sisters’ deep bond.
“Having an identical twin is something that a lot of people don’t have the experience of having, and the fact that they’re both living makes it more special,” he said.
The twins reportedly talk on the phone and hold hands often to show their love and affection.
