Cobb County

Powder Springs woman celebrates 103rd birthday, shares secret to her long life

A woman in Cobb County celebrated a special milestone over the weekend by turning 103 years old!

Miss Tressa Goodale was treated like a princess for the day at the Silver Comet Village retirement home in Powder Springs with balloons, cake and special guests.

Goodale was born in 1917 the youngest of 12 children. She has seen a lot in her 103 years with her husband Earl by her side for 60 years until he passed away in 2001.

The couple owned and operated their own trucking company and Tressa even drove one of their 18-wheelers. The couple have one daughter Sue, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

What does Tressa credit for her longevity? Wearing rouge and lipstick. Take a look at her celebration!

THIS is the beauty of 103 years young! Happy 103rd Birthday Miss Tressa, We Love You ❤️🎂❤️!! #SilverCometVillage #PowderSpringsGa #communityseniorlife #birthdaygirl #birthdaycelebration #birthdaylove

Posted by Silver Comet Village on Friday, August 7, 2020