Great-great-great grandma with 173 family members celebrates 100th birthday Julia Lee Kelley has 88 great grandchildren.
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August 12, 2020, 2:19 PM ET
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A North Carolina woman who has 88 great-grandchildren just celebrated turning 100 years old.
Julia Lee Kelley of Franklinton, has five children, 30 grandchildren, 88 great grandchildren, 49 great great grandchildren and one great-great-great grandchild, ABC11 WTVD in Raleigh reported.
Family members Kelley Oakley and Kimberley Williams filmed video of the drive-thru birthday parade held for the centenarian on Aug. 8.
Julia Lee Kelley of Franklinton, North Carolina, has five children, 30 grandchildren, 88 great grandchildren, 49 great great grandchildren and one great-great-great grandchild. Her family held a 100th birthday celebration for her on Aug. 8, 2020. Kelley Oakley/Kimberley Williams via Storyful Loved ones danced, honked their horns and dropped off gifts to Kelley at a safe distance.
Julia Lee Kelley of Franklinton, North Carolina, has five children, 30 grandchildren, 88 great grandchildren, 49 great great grandchildren and one great-great-great grandchild. Her family held a 100th birthday celebration for her on Aug. 8, 2020. Kelley Oakley/Kimberley Williams via Storyful The family said they usually hold an annual reunion during Kelley's birthday but decided on a birthday parade instead.
Julia Lee Kelley of Franklinton, North Carolina, has five children, 30 grandchildren, 88 great grandchildren, 49 great great grandchildren and one great-great-great grandchild. Credit: Kelley Oakley/Kimberley Williams via Storyful In the video, Kelley thanked everyone for showing up and watching the party on Facebook Live.