Georgia woman celebrates 112th birthday, reveals her secret to a long life

A Georgia woman who just celebrated her 112th birthday credits her longevity to staying close to her family and embracing her strong religious faith.

Mabel Dunbar, of Fayetteville, Georgia, was born in Jamaica in 1914.

She is the mother of one, grandmother of four and a great-grandmother, and was honored by loved ones on her birthday Sept.

5 with a custom berry cake, flowers and a crown, FOX 5 Atlanta reported.

"God is love and I love my families," Dunbar said at her party.

"I love all my families and strangers." HOW A 93-YEAR-OLD SOCCER REFEREE CREDITS WARTIME RATIONS AND DISCIPLINE FOR HIS LONGEVITY Those who know her describe Dunbar as "deeply religious, pleasant and talkative," according to FOX 5.

She spent her life serving others and remaining active, the station reported.

Until recently, Dunbar still enjoyed cooking and made breakfast for herself every morning.

She also enjoyed sharing stories with visitors.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS After moving to Florida to live with her daughter in 1994, Dunbar relocated to Fayetteville in August 2025 to live with her granddaughter and grandson-in-law.

Family remains an important part of Dunbar’s daily life, according to FOX 5.

"Treat them the best you can, because they are important," Dunbar said of younger generations, specifically her grandchildren.

"You need them when you can't help yourself like me.

These good people are on me all the time, and I'm happy to see them when they come." Leading oncologist and University of Pennsylvania bioethicist Dr.