Berkeley Springs woman celebrates her 100th birthday, says she is proud of her country lifestyle

Steven Cohen
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BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. (DC News Now) — Eleanor Mock celebrated her 100th birthday over the weekend — and on Monday, she let DC News Now in on her secret to her long life.

She is highly regarded in her rural community in West Virginia’s eastern panhandle.

Mock leads a charitable life, helping feed the hungry and raising money to help fight heart disease through her church.

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She told DC News Now that the key to living a long, happy and healthy life is to live in the country.

“If you can live on a farm or out in the country, you’re doing okay,” said Mock. “City people aren’t as healthy as us that live out on the farm or in the country.”

Mock celebrated her birthday with friends and family.

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