A former model who has appeared on catwalks and in fashion magazines across the globe has recently celebrated her 104th birthday in Bucks.
Phyllis Williams, who resides at Fremantle Court in Stoke Mandeville, was born in 1917 just before the end of the First World War.
She spent many years as a fashion model featuring in catwalk shows, as well as modelling for department stores alongside being in catalogues and magazines.
Phyllis Williams was a model during her youth
And to celebrate her milestone birthday, Phyllis asked for one specific wish, which was to have a makeover.
Phyllis said: “To this day, I style my own hair and always like to look and feel good.”
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Phyllis lived independently until she was 101 and has been living at the Stoke Mandeville-based home for the last three years.
She was a magazine and catwalk model in the 1930s
On her age, she said: “It just seems to run in the family.
“My mum passed away at the age of 106, just before her 107th birthday and her sister reached 107 years old.
“I also have a very big family, which keeps things interesting.”
These photos are 80-years-old
For her birthday, Phyllis received over 104 cards together with gifts from her family and close friends.
All five of her children were able to visit during the day using a designated area due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which had been set up to facilitate safe visits.
And on this occasion, the area was decorated with balloons and streamers.
Phyllis got over 104 birthday cards from friends and family
Ewa Banaszcyk, who is the leisure and lifestyle team manager at the home, was involved in planning Phyllis’ birthday celebration and said: “Phyllis really is an extraordinary woman, so we wanted to make sure she had a day to remember.
She has lived at Fremantle for three years
“We reached out to the local community via social media, asking for cards and well wishes and at the last count, Phyllis had received 107 cards.
She thoroughly enjoyed her 104th birthday
“She is planning to read through all of them and was blown away by the kindness offered to her.
Phyllis spent the day with her five children
“The Fremantle Trust are delighted to be part of the local community and would like to thank everyone who sent birthday cards.”
The photos are of Phyllis modelling in the 1930s.
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