Illaree “Mother” Triplet is a woman full of joy — and faith personified. She recently celebrated her 105th birthday with family and friends at Christ Community Temple Church of God in Christ. She sits on the Mothers Board of the church, on Norwood Avenue, and took pride in saving souls during revival services in her younger years.

“When the Lord saved me, he made a new person out of me,” Mother Triplet said. “Jesus is in you, and you in him when you get the Holy Ghost. Where he leads you is where you go. It might seem rough, but be obedient. I guess that’s why I’m living so long.”

Along with saving souls, Mother Triplet is proud of her God-given ability to draw others to the wisdom found within the Word.

“I didn’t get a good seventh grade education, but the Lord told me he wanted me to

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