Ms. Emily Milner Turns 100

Emily Milner, a member of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Atlanta, since 1977, took on the title of centenarian when she turned 100 on Jan. 18. Milner finished Our Lady of Lourdes School in 1933, making her the oldest living person among the school’s alumni. Milner gave birth to two daughters (one is deceased). She also has three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Photo By Michael Alexander

Ms. Emily Milner Turns 100

Emily Milner, a member of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Atlanta, since 1977, took on the title of centenarian when she turned 100 on Jan. 18. Milner finished Our Lady of Lourdes School in 1933, making her the oldest living person among the school’s alumni. Milner gave birth to two daughters (one is deceased). She also has three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Photo By Michael Alexander

Ms. Emily Milner Turns 100

Emily Milner, a member of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Atlanta, since 1977, took on the title of centenarian when she turned 100 on Jan. 18. Milner finished Our Lady of Lourdes School in 1933, making her the oldest living person among the school’s alumni. Milner gave birth to two daughters (one is deceased). She also has three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Photo By Michael Alexander

Ms. Emily Milner Turns 100

Emily Milner, a member of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Atlanta, since 1977, took on the title of centenarian when she turned 100 on Jan. 18. Milner finished Our Lady of Lourdes School in 1933, making her the oldest living person among the school’s alumni. Milner gave birth to two daughters (one is deceased). She also has three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Photo By Michael Alexander

Ms. Emily Milner Turns 100

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Ms. Emily Milner Turns 100

Emily Milner, left, poses with her physician assistant of 20 years from Atlanta’s Piedmont Hospital, Julie Tocci, PA. Tocci, a member of Holy Spirit Church, Atlanta, who was on hand for the Jan. 14 Mass at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. They saluted Milner’s most recent birthday, making her a parish centenarian. Photo By Michael Alexander

Ms. Emily Milner Turns 100

Emily Milner, second from left, a member of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Atlanta, is joined by alumni from Our Lady of Lourdes School, Atlanta, including alumni president Janis Erwin Griffin, left, and corresponding secretary Karen Davenport Allen, foreground right. Milner is the oldest living alumna of the school. All were on hand to mark the 100th birthday of Milner at the Shrine’s 11 a.m. Mass. Photo By Michael Alexander

Ms. Emily Milner Turns 100

Emily Milner, foreground, third from right, is joined by Brenda and Gloria Manson, alumni of Our Lady of Lourdes School, Atlanta, and members of the Atlanta Faith Community Associates of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Janis Erwin Griffin, president of the Lourdes alumni, Melvin Denham, Milner’s grandson, and Karen Davenport Allen, a Lourdes alum. All were on hand to mark the 100th birthday of Milner at the Shrine’s 11 a.m. Mass. Photo By Michael Alexander

Ms. Emily Milner Turns 100

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Ms. Emily Milner Turns 100

As the choir and congregation sang the gathering hymn, “Leaning On the Everlasting Arms,” Emily Milner’s youngest grandchild from Orlando, Fla., Melvin Denham, right, escorted Milner to her pew during the opening procession of the Mass. The Jan. 14 liturgy set aside time to recognize Milner four days before her 100th birthday. Photo By Michael Alexander

Ms. Emily Milner Turns 100

Emily Milner, center, stands with youngest grandchild, Melvin Denham of Orlando, Fla., during the 11 a.m. Mass at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Atlanta. The Jan. 14 liturgy set aside time to recognize Milner four days before her 100th birthday. Photo By Michael Alexander

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Ms. Emily Milner Turns 100

Msgr. Henry Gracz, left, pastor of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Atlanta, breaks out in uncontrollable laughter with the congregation, as Emily Milner shares one of the stories from her youthful past. Holding the microphone during a brief interview of Milner, by Msgr. Gracz before the final blessing, is her youngest grandson, Melvin Denham. Photo By Michael Alexander

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Ms. Emily Milner Turns 100

Msgr. Henry Gracz, left, pastor of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Atlanta, presents Emily Milner with a poster size birthday card. Standing behind her is Melvin Denham of Orlando, Fla., her youngest grandson. Photo By Michael Alexander

Ms. Emily Milner Turns 100

Deacon Ron Manning, standing, and Msgr. Henry Gracz, sitting, pastor of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Atlanta, open up the birthday card for Emily Milner, which was signed by family, friends and members of the parish. She also received a special rosary, a photo album and a small birthday cake. Photo By Michael Alexander

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Ms. Emily Milner Turns 100

Emily Milner, seated, poses for a photo with members of the Atlanta Faith Community Associates of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. Even at 100-years-old, Milner is an active member of the organization. Photo By Michael Alexander