Dorothy Evans

Dorothy Evans holds a photo of her younger self. The Belle Meade resident recently celebrated her 103rd birthday. Ted Fitzgerald/The Pilot

Could it be something in the water?

Moore County boasts an impressive number of centenarians. Most are pictured with a 100th birthday cake, in the family homestead, surrounded by children, grandchildren, great- and occasionally great-great-grandchildren. The beloved matriarch’s accomplishments likely include gardening, cooking, sewing, church activities.

Dorothy Evans

Dorothy Evans edited Astrogram, a newsletter for the NASA Ames Research Center in California. She remembers interviewing future astronaut Neil Armstrong: “No big deal then.”  Ted Fitzgerald/The Pilot

(3) comments

Maureen Leinweber

wonderful article and an awesome lady

Happy Birthday from Myerstown PA

Cathy Cockman

I've had the pleasure of meeting this remarkable young woman and she is an inspiration and precious. She amazes me at her age to still be going to strong.

Amy Goff Tamez

I've had the pleasure of meeting and talking with Mrs. Evans. She is gracious, sharp, adventurous, beautiful and brilliant as described - and has a charming twinkle in her eye. Happy Birthday! We are so lucky to have you call this place home.

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