106 Year Old Woman interview-Nancy 

Nancy is my Godmother and my mother's Aunt. She is an absolute treasure to everyone in our family. She is the breath in the lungs of our family. She is the light in every room she walks into. I have been watching Mark for a very long time and once I saw that he had begun to interview everyday people with remarkable stories vs. just those on skid row, I knew I had to connect Mark with my Godmother. My intent was to have her testimony documented for our family to cherish long after she is gone, and for her story to reach a large audience so she could possibly have a positive impact on anyone else's life. I have read every single comment so far to this video and I am blown away by the outpouring of love from this community who found as much value in her as we do. Thank you all for your kind words and thank you Mark for taking the time to go see her and for creating this valuable memento for us to cherish. UPDATE 5/13: I spoke to her for close to 3 hours today and it was the highlight of my day. She shared many more stories and answered many more questions, best of all I got to read her MANY comments that were left for her here and she was overwhelmed with gratitude, she couldn't believe all the kind words. She didn't understand in the beginning why anyone would want to hear about her life but after listening to the comments and me explaining how different parts of her life resonated with so many other people's lives she understands and is honored she had the opportunity to share. ❤️

Do y'all realize her mom died 90 years ago, she still weeps for her, to the point where she doesn’t like to talk about it??!! That's true Love of her mother!! I'm not so convinced that time heals all wounds anymore.

mark, please consider doing a whole series on those 100+. They are treasures that need saving, and sharing.

"I'm the oldest of seven children, and I'm the only one still here". Wow.. just wow

My father is 103 and still lives on his own. Bless her. I would love it if you interviewed him. WWII Vet. 94th infantry.

✍🏻 go dancing ✍🏻 Be honest, your word is your bond ✍🏻 Pick the right man ✍🏻 Don't be too generous ✍🏻 Save half of what you make ✍🏻Fight fight fight Thanks Nancy 🤗

This woman is 106 years old. Looking at some of these comments, some of you need to respect your elders. THIS IS HER STORY! We are blessed to hear it! ❤

I will never complain about my life again. I'm so glad Mark did this interview. Younger people say that life was easier back when. This proves it wasn't a cake walk for people like Nancy. Thank goodness for her light and love.

Mark, I echo the petition of many commenters here, please interview more elderly treasures like Nancy. They are a vital and needed link to the past. In this fast-paced, technological, make your own facts and history world, the younger generation is losing ties to the past. Everything is here and now with no connection to what came before. We've become amnesiacs with no recollection or notion that there was life before. Listening to the testimony of people like Nancy, who lived true adversity and overcame; who remembers decades of history, who has lived and experienced so much, is valuable education.

99.9% of us will never make it to her age and she for a 106 still beautiful.

I remember my great-grandmother, who was born in 1920, telling me a story about how she had to go to the welfare office because she could not feed her family (no thanks to her alcoholic and abusive husband, whom she rarely mentioned). It took a lot for her to ask for help, only to be met by a very rude worker who asked, "Well, you have grass in your yard don't you?". My grandma got no help that day.. aside from an already known recipe for grass soup. After this experience, she got a job at a bank in downtown Pittsburgh which she took the bus to and from every single day, without missing even one, for 40 years straight! Such an amazing and strong woman she was.. ❤

My grandmother was born in 1916. She made it to 97 years old which I’m thankful for.

I am in nursing at a hospital in Sun City, Arizona. Our patient demographic is 50’s-90’s. THIS LADY IS PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY PHENOMENAL

Man, she's seen some shit in her life, honestly shes still so well spoken for her age. This generation has so much to pass down.

In Florida I use to ask all of my 100+ year old patients what their favorite memories were. And I always got a beautiful answer. One woman told me about how her family member made her a dress for thanksgiving as a little girl, and the pride she felt walking into dinner. Another cried talking about seeing the young men taking the train off to war as she was being held in her father’s arms. Waving at them and seeing her father upset. Any chance you get, ask your older family and friends to share a story. It will be more rewarding than any TikTok you could come across…

Nancy is a LEGEND and she had a LIFE with a PURPOSE that keeping her going . Thank you for this interview, you gave me a hope.

When she started crying about her mother I just wanted to hug her I felt her pain 🫂

My grandmother is 104 and still has all of her cognitive functioning. She is truly incredible. These interviews with our elders are so necessary. A beautiful and impressive woman.

Mark, I appreciate your style of interviewing. You let your guests talk and you seldom ask questions. Most interviewers can't do that! Their constant talking and interrupting ruins the interview. Your style is refreshing. Thank you!

my great grandmother was born in 1930, turning 94 this june. she has a great memory and loves to share her life stories to anyone who will listen, and i would love for her to have an opportunity to be interviewed!

I like listening to Old People talk. So much knowledge is passed on.

These elderly people are teaching us so much…please Mark! More of these wise people!!

Wow what a queen, lived through soooo many changes. She is more coherent than most politicians.

Thank you for this. We really need to give our seniors more credit.

Aside from her amazing age, her memory still being intact is awesome!

The trauma women of her generation took in silence is devastating. Thank you for posting her story. She’s amazing!

Thank you for sharing the hard parts about your mom. Sounds like so many overlooked her during life. The way you spoke about her brought her so much dignity. And now, millions are witnessing her pain (and yours), and I have nothing but respect for you both.

It's so hard to comprehend the level of hardship she had to endure. I cannot imagine the horror of her mother slipping herself into boiling water and being forced to care for all these children. I do not blame her for her resentment for her father. Sounds like there was so much more he could've done to help his family, kindness, if nothing else. By far the most treasured interview for me. While I feel compassion for many, this lady was purely a victim of her circumstance. I'm glad she has a wonderful family and LOVE now. Thank you for sharing your story.

She has such a good memory at 106. I’m 62 and can’t remember what I did this year. Wow! Blessed

It's heart wrenching that things that happened to her almost a century ago still make her cry. Bless this woman, what a treasure.

I love the older crowd. This woman is certainly a treasure. I hope the world keeps making more of her. I can sit there and listen to her all day. Her voice reminds me of my grandmother.

As someone else said, I would love a series on people 100+ years old… these are life stories that we need to preserve, and that we will all greatly benefit from hearing

Her birthday is April 10, 1918 😍 wow Nancy, you are a true gem!

This one made me cry. I’m a 43 yr old man bawling over this BEAUTIFUL STORY BY THIS BEAUTIFUL AMAZING SOUL.

I adore how she says, "It-lee." My grandparents came from Italy, and that's how they pronounced it. They were THE BEST grandparents a gal could ask for! I miss the stories, the food, the gatherings...just the LOVE! God bless you, Nancy! Thank you for sharing your story! Love, from Nancy❤

I can't believe that was an hour and 16 minutes. It seemed more like 20 minutes. I could listen to her all day. An hour wasn't enough. She's been through world wars and who knows what other amazing stories she has. My grandma just passed away 2 years ago. She was born in 1923. She almost made it to 10p. But I remember growing up I would spend the night at her house o. The weekends. She would tell one story after another as we played cards or did a puzzle or something. Even as a kid I never got bored of hearing those stories. And she would repeat them a lot. I think she liked reliving a lot of them. Her war stories were just amazing. But anyway, great guest today Mark. This is one of my favorites now. Maybe she would come back someti.e. Great work Mark. Thank you.

Mark the more she talks, the more I would like to hear. Please have her back.

I love this! Please interview more older people like her, she’s full of life and a good story teller, what a memory she has. I love listening to older people they have so much to say all valuable.

I love that you got her a chair with a back. I'd never sit on a stool and talk for more than 5 minutes

I love this! I see a lot of people are commenting about their elderly family members. My aunt Stella will be 102 in December. She was the oldest of 8. The daughter of Greek immigrants. I spent some time with her at Christmas. She has absolutely no cognitive issues. And I wish I could have spoken to her for hours because she has so many stories like Nancy that I would love to have chronicled. Her sister, my Aunt Mary will be 100 in July. Only 3 of the 8 have passed. I think these are great stories!

My granny passed away two weeks ago she was 103. I asked her how she felt at this age. She said she wouldn’t recommend it.

My Dad passed away 10 yrs ago at 101. Since his passing I have not been around anyone of his generation. Nearly all of them are gone. Her manner of speech, and expressions took me back to feeling like I was around my parents again. Nancy is wonderful, thank you so much for sharing.

What an amazing woman, I laughed, I cried. If anyone from her family reads this, please, please, write down or record her stories! This was amazing to listen to!

"your word is your bond" What a spectacular woman 💯

I could listen to her for another 106 years. What an amazing life.

My grandmother was born in 1918. We lost her a few years ago. I'm 68 now but granny told us stories of her life. Those memories are so precious to me.Miss Nancy, you have a generous and loving heart. Your life is a testament of your strength and honor. God bless you and your daughter.❤

This type of documentation is vital to our history! I hope you keep a separate drive filled with these first person accounts in case anything ever happens to RU-vid. Thank you for your contribution to society, Nancy!

My grandma was 102 when she passed. She and I had a special bond. I still cry. I hear her voice say “Don’t cry Mel” She would say that every time I had to go home or leaving after being in AZ visiting her. The stories of her younger life and about my Bampa and great grandma who were her parents. She would cook Swedish dishes and pastries. Her Toll house chocolate chip were the best and she and I would bake together via telephone. I miss her so much even as I turn 60 and still attempt to make Swedish coffee bread and her Toll House cookies. 1:15:43 1:15:43

OK moms who started bawling when she was so genuinely thankful for being able to breastfeed her baby for 18 months this woman is a warrior

This is a testament to the effect of childhood trauma. This sweet lady is still overcome with grief about things that happened to her 90 years ago. She has great strength. There is a lot of truth to the old saying "Men suffer, while women endure". I was glad to read her God-daughters comment about what a treasure she is to their family.

Can you imagine having 106 years of memories. This beautiful lady had such a tough life. We have no idea how poor people were at that time. And the abuse! A violent father who doesn't even work. Her mother burnt and died. It's all so cruel. The pain never goes away. ❤ I'm 74 but I don't feel my age. Like Nancy, being 106. Your soul stays young. She's still dancing. I'm still singing.

My grandfather would have been 106 this year. Born the same year as this lovely lady, 1918. He past away when he was 101. I got to spend a lot time with him shortly before and hear some of his stories. He was a passionate sailer and carpenter here in Michigan, he even ice-boated at 100 years old. He had a reason to live, so he kept on living! He just couldn't find the purpose anymore when my grandma died and was basically waiting to die he told me. Broke my heart and I can't imagine the amount of heart break he must of felt. There is a lot to learn from centenarians. Thanks Nancy for sharing your story and for sharing this video, Mark.

It’s incredible she is still in possession of all her faculties. A great storyteller and full head of beautiful curly hair. Thank you Nancy for sharing your life story with us.

Marc I would welcome a whole series of thoughts and wisdom from our elders.

I wish I had a time capsule of my grandmother. She lived to 110. This is a blessing!📽️🤗

Is crazy how a person that endure so much pain and a poor quality of life can live so many years. She is such a strong woman

The Greatest Generation right here, folks. This is what "tough as nails" looks like. What a beautiful lady! Bless her. ❤

It's so sad how even as we age, we are haunted by the cruelties of our lives. We may rise above them, but they are still there hurting somewhere. What a dear woman. Thank you for bringing her in Mark, for this insightful interview.❤

This is just the best interview yet. I smiled, laughed, cried.... i just love her.

Sitting here watching and listening to Ms. Nancy talk about her life over 106 year's has made me smile laugh and tear up a bit. I could listen to her for hour's our elderly are our treasures. Thank you Mark for this interview I hope that you do more interviews with people her age. ❤😊🎉

Wow beyond words....she is so sharp. I hope you will do more of these. So much to learn from the elderly.

As the 54 year old grandson of a 99 year old Italian American grandmother, I can attest to the fact that these people don’t die. They just get smaller and smaller until they vanish.

I sought therapy after losing my mother who was 91. Could have lived much longer if she had extra help. Physically could climb mountains but dementia/Alzheimer’s was the issue. This woman is very sharp. Unfortunately I sounded the alarm to family and they said I’m blocking you and deleting messages then 10 days later mom was dead. Alone the youngest of 5 children I said goodbye to my mother who the funeral home provided a borrowed casket and plastic hospital gown plus the decency of a bath to have an hour to say goodbye. My siblings didn’t want the bother of a service. Mom was bathed but dressed in a plastic hospital gown because nothing she owned didn’t smell. I cried at her borrowed casket and sang to her. Mom paid for singing lessons. After an hour was up mom was taken for cremation. I’m the one who wanted her ashes. I was handed a plastic box. Mom went from being in a plastic hospital gown to her ashes in a plastic box. I bought her a proper urn Beautiful and engraved price was no concern and I gave my mom her own memorial service as she requested while alive and once again it was just me and the few friends. I’m traumatized by not just the loss itself but how my siblings didn’t show proper respect. Therapy helps but it won’t take away the trauma that will stay forever. Mom was wonderful a person that would work her hands to the bone to give her kids all she could. I have a memorial bench I paid for in her honor at her favorite other place than home Tappen Beach where we spent every summer. Mom is not forgotten and never will be forgotten by me.💔💔💔

My grandfather recently passed away January of this year at the age of 93. Watching Nancy made me cry because hearing her story is so important and my grandfather always talked for hours about his family and childhood. I could listen to him all day and I loved that I got to live most of my life with him. Please talk to your elders and hear their stories. It’s so important.

There is zero filter and tons of experience. She is a national treasure.

Listening to old people talk is one of the most valuable things you can do with your time. I used to listen to my grandmother's stories endlessly before she passed away this year. She was a wealth of knowledge and listening to her made you realize how easy we have it now! She was not afraid to speak her mind just like Nancy. God bless her. Miss you baba.

I'm usually a silent watcher of SWU, but this interview has me laughing and crying all at the same time. I'm 23 & Nancy's story gives me hope of all the highs and lows of the future that is to come of my own life story. Life is beautiful.

There is nothing like hearing the stories of the elderly. It takes you back in time ⏲️❤❤❤❤

I can't remember what I did last week, she's 70 years older than me, but remembers her childhood. Phenomenal lady 💚

My mother is on her way to her 101st birthday in November. I cherish every minute with her. She’s still very lucid and conversational.

Probably my favorite interview I’ve watched so far. Loved miss Nancy ❤️ my grandmother was born in 1912 and could tell some stories that’s for sure. Women had it rough in those days.

I pray that Nancy will forgive her Dad. This will bring her healing and heaven.

I’m a 3rd generation 100% Italian. This is my most favorite interview out of them all. This is my family’s similar story. My grandfather was just like her father. I lost my mom 3 years ago, but this lovely woman made me remember all the stories i heard and lived. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am in tears

I work night shift at the hospital, i love listening to older patient's stories. It makes me appreciate every little thing i have. This was a great watch, what a strong soul.❤

My precious Grandmother made it to 98 before passing away this past April. I always wanted to document her but work and life got in the way. We were extremely lucky to have kept her as long as we did and get to soak up her love, wisdom and stories. Thank you to Mark and Nancy. This interview is pure gold...

What a tremendous treasure Nancy is!! Such a horrific, hard life when she was a child to young adult especially!! A lot of people would have been broken with everything she saw and experienced. For Nancy, it made her very strong, determined, so smart, resilient and very independent. It instilled in her a responsibility raising and caring for her younger siblings, being their mama. Family is very important to her. Even now, she tries to teach her young great- greats how to save money but also to enjoy a portion of what they earn. Love that she still loves to dance and have parties and family coming together! I’m glad her second husband realized what a very special woman she was!!🥰🦋🌹😘❤️💕🇨🇦

I unexpectedly started crying when she talked about how good her second husband was

What a life, what a woman ,cannot believe she is 106. What a horrible life her mother had and also what Nancy had to endure as a child. She should write a book. Wish her lots more healthy time in front of her. Awesome.

She's so beautiful, reminds me of my grandma, (rest her soul). Nancy's story would be a movie I would cherish.

I'm so glad you reached out to Mark so that the world could hear true old time stories, just so people realize what the world is like and how it was, and how it is now.

I wish sometimes in these interviews we could see photographs of their lives with their family etc. I would have loved to have seen her husband and children

My dad is 105 yo he born 1918 in October still walking talking laughing, he came back to Peru 10 years ago, so wise man ❤

I really enjoyed listening to Nancy hearing her story was captivating I could listen to her for ever. Hearing what life was like for her way back then is something not very many of our loved ones live to tell not very many of our older folks around now😢we must cherish their memories🤎

My aunt just turned 100. What a great thing to have... ESPECIALLY for those who are fortunate enough to be able to listen to her share her stories 'I didn't think anything about being 100.. i could do exactly what I did when I was 90' I love her

I love hearing elders stories. I befriended a 99 year old friend. He told me about serving n WWII … he died a month shy of 100… I miss him so much

Ms. Nancy is the perfect example of the fountain of youth...can you imagine what she has endured in her 106 years. Ms. Nancy has a phenomenal story. 😮😔Thank you Mark for her interview. ❤

I hope you will do more interviews with Nancy. She is one of the best so far and could teach a thing or two to our current generations. Listening to our elders speak is such a joy and life lesson all in one! Nancy is truly a treasure!

I have been glued to every word Nancy says. I have cried over her sorrows and cried for her happiness with Carmie. What a treasure. Thank you for sharing your life story Nancy and thank you Mark for for everything you do.

This reminded me to go hang out with my grandma cause I can listen to her talk about her life for hours. We need to cherish our elderly more 😢

This, by far, is my most favorite interview. This is one super strong, smart, beautiful human. To come out of all she's been through and stay kind, it's absolutely amazing. I could listen to Nancy for hours upon hours. God bless her always.

Every time I click on this channel, I think “Wow this is the most fascinating interview Mark Laita has done!” This time though I think it’s a correct call. Absolutely outstanding work!!!

Mark, I happened to stumble upon your first interview and donations to Kelly the day it was posted here and have followed ever since. I have often wondered how you cope and seeing that you do get regular counseling gives my heart ease. What you create here is a national treasure. There is an interview with a young Latina girl, probably LA who was abused and was so articulate about her process of overcoming her past. That should be required viewing for every high school student in America. I often wonder if that young woman is doing well now. This lovely lady is amazing. It helps me to see her speak because my I was abandoned age 13 to take care of my two sisters in the 70s. Thank you one thousand times for your inspiring life work. The documentation, dignity, and healing is truly transformational.

I am a daily Soft White Underbelly chanel addict. Nancy story is my favorite OF ALL TIME- what an amazing woman! My mothers life was very similar with one exception, her mom and dad were very poor but very loving! My mom is the glue in our family. Please be good to your children! Love and treat others good!!!!

I do understand why Mark interviews the homeless, drunks, addicts....He shows us they are human. Someone's child, parent, loved one. So many people dismiss those who are poor or intellectually disabled. This interview was a little bit different. She led a difficult life. She made the best of everything she was handed. Awesome lady. Thank you Mark.

What an absolute treasure. This woman is incredible. To hear these stories firsthand is just amazing. Ive only just begun the video. I hope and pray she tells us about some happy times. I hope her life wasnt always a struggle. Thank you for participating in this interview Nancy!!! You have no idea how admired you are by complete strangers!

I could sit and listen to Nancy for months on end. Out of all the stories I have seen on your page...Nancy is now my favourite by a mile..............

I am 48 and when i was 8 years old i remember talking to my great grand mother who was born in..1896...just thinking about it make me feel like the richest man on earth.

Sobbing when she explained her heart was beating for her daughter. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, NANCY 💓

Nancy will endure here - she is immortalized by this digital age yet her lessons are timeless. God bless you, Nancy!

Thank you, Ms. Nancy & Mark for this lovely interview 💕 Far & away one of my favorites on this channel. Ms. Nancy reminds me so much of my own Mamaw who was born in 1920, but had passed on now. The women born & raised back then were made tough & lived through things we in today’s world could never endure. Im so happy Ms. Nancy found the happiness in life she so deserved 💕 I never really have wanted to live to be 100, but seeing this interview may have changed my mind! Especially if I can still be with people who care about me, do things, drive & dance- just like Ms. Nancy!!💕 What a GEM💎