The mother of two, grandmother of five, and great-grandmother of 11 pursued multiple different careers, working as a secretary at a law firm, pursuing a real estate license, and becoming a published author later in life.
Forsythe officially celebrated her 100th birthday on Feb. 29 at her local church.
Ahead of the celebration, Forsythe said she was struggling to slim down the guest list.
For those in attendance, she had only one rule: “No gifts, please. I don’t want anything to store.”
“Oh, it’s just a fun time to live,” she added, reflecting on the momentous occasion. “I’ll tell you, it’s a great time to live.”
