Newly minted centenarian still ‘fiercely’ independent
Albertha Hicks, née Burrows, is celebrating her 100th birthday today among close family members who gathered to celebrate this notable milestone.
The new centenarian, better known as Aunty Albertha, is said to be “a proper Englishwoman.”
Hicks, a Guyanese by birth, was born in Parika, East Bank Essequibo, to parents Charlie Burrows, a captain in the American Navy, and mother, Caroline AndersonBurrows, a homemaker. Hicks later relocated to Georgetown, where she and her siblings spent most of their childhood days.
In 1948, she met the love of her life, Milton Hicks, who also served in the US Navy and in 1950, migrated to the United Kingdom, where she lived for the majority of her lifetime, before returning home to Guyana in 2012.
She now permanently resides in Campbellville, Georgetown.
Blessed to see her 6th generation, Hicks is a mother of 1, a grandmother of 2, great grandmother of 2, great-great grandmother of 2 and a great-great-great grandmother of 1.
Hicks recalled her days in London, where she worked with the United Kingdom Government as an Administrator, responsible for coordinating housing and providing shelter to the homeless and those in hostels.
Due to work affiliations, she was considered wellknown by many. This allowed her the opportunity to be invited to Queen Elizabeth’s birthday.
The new centenarian, is still considered a “social butterfly,” who absolutely loves cooking and entertaining.
Despite being 100, she is fiercely independent and take pride in catering to her every need.
More than ever, she still enjoys preparing all her meals, shopping, gardening and taking care of herself and her beautiful home.
Hicks was said to be an ardent traveler, who enjoyed visiting many countries.
The God fearing woman, prays and reads her Bible daily, as she constantly repeats the phrase “Thank Almighty God for the wonderful life he has given me.”
She also enjoys giving advice and guidance and is known for her charitable contributions in both the United Kingdom and Guyana. Presently, she serves as a key and active member of the Carib Kids Guyana foundation.
Those lucky to have met her, are usually impressed by her sharp memory and she can still recall the tiniest of details from her childhood.
Hicks’s family members are grateful that she remains in good health, despite being an amputee, having lost one of her legs to diabetes. “She has a fighting spirit, and does not allow her prosthetic leg to slow her stroll.”
Her advice too many is, “to live a decent and honest life, and love people just as you love yourself.”
She expressed thanks to her family and friends who have always shown her love throughout the years.