Jones became the oldest living person in the country on 29 February when the woman who previously held the title,
Violet Wood, died.
AN East Cleveland village is shortly to see the end of an amazing era spanning nearly 70 years when newsagent
Violet Wood retires on August 31.
She became Britain's oldest person after the death of 112-yearold
Violet Wood in February.
Ms Jones, who worked in a biscuit factory, became Britain's oldest living person after the death of 112-year-old
Violet Wood in February.
Britain's oldest person is now
Violet Wood, of Whitstable, Kent, who is 111, but the oldest person in the world is Besse Cooper, 114, of USA.
Violet Wood, formerly of Parkville Highway, Holbrooks, died on Sunday evening after being admitted to the city's Walsgrave Hospital following a series of strokes.
Violet Wood being presented with the Freeman of the City award by the then Lord Mayor, Cllr Dave Chater, in 2001.
Purpleheart, also widely known as amaranth or
violet wood, has a wide growing range from Mexico to Central and South America.
The historic honour was finally bestowed on
Violet Wood more than 70 years after she completed her apprenticeship.