Ismay Spooner passes away at 112

Ismay Spooner

Ismay Spooner of Little Africa, Corriverton, known as the oldest person living in Guyana died yesterday at the age of 112.
This newspaper last paid her a visit in October 2011 and was surprised that her voice and her memory were just as sharp as when we visited a few years ago. The jovial woman who loved company was always willing to share stories about her life.

She had told this reporter she was “trying by the grace of God… not of the best,