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Tuesday’s Treasures…The Queen’s Fashion Show

By Kathy Streib

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June 03, 2025 04:23 AM

Tuesday’s Treasures…The Queen’s Fashion Show

Last week I attended the Queen’s fashion show. The Queen, as she is known by everyone, is Cretora Biggerstaff, 106 years young.

Cretora is my best friend, Carol’s mother.

Trust me when I tell you, this Centenarian (+) could run circles around any of us. After lunch at her residence (Paradise Springs Senior Living), she had to run because she had a homeowners board meeting, a game of bridge, and one other group activity…all before dinner!

You may have seen her story on the news…Fox, as well as the Today Show. The computers need to get with it. When Cretora flies, they can’t compute her age because she’s over 100. She wrote the airlines and the Department of Transportation. I will tell you that a couple saw her story and are flying her and her daughter to Italy.

Getting older doesn’t mean we have to stop
having fun or enjoying life!

Today is the oldest you’ve ever been, and
the youngest you’ll ever be again.
Eleanor Roosevelt

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Kathy... for some reason I never had any desire to live until 100, much less 106... but good for Cretora and may she enjoy many more happy years. Apart from genes, she has found the fountain of youth.... and that is to keep busy and stay involved mentally and physically.

Jun 03, 2025 04:26 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Kathy Streib

Nina Hollander, Broker She has indeed found it!!! I love how she is not afraid to speak up!

Jun 03, 2025 12:58 PM

Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Kathy. When I lived in Sarasota there was a man who was 103 who still drove his two seater Mercedes convertible. Dick Betts just posted about his neighbor, still driving, had just turned 102. And now you post about Cretora at 106. It there something about the water down south or is it just the sun? I want to know the secret. Enjoy your day.

Jun 03, 2025 04:30 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Phoenix, AZ
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

Kathy Streib

Wayne Martin I wish I knew. I think that all she takes is a multivitamin. She doesn't drink or smoke either.

Jun 03, 2025 12:59 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Tuesday morning, Kathy.

Thanks for sharing this story.

Enjoy every moment with your friend.

Jun 03, 2025 04:38 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX
Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Phoenix, AZ

Kathy Streib

HI Roy Kelley hope you and Chef Dolores are doing well.

Jun 03, 2025 04:28 PM

Sham Reddy CRS

Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH

CRS

Thanks Kathy for sharing great perspective on life!!! Happy June!!!

Getting older doesn’t mean we have to stop
having fun or enjoying life!

Today is the oldest you’ve ever been, and
the youngest you’ll ever be again.
Eleanor Roosevelt

Jun 03, 2025 04:51 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Kathy Streib

Sham Reddy CRS it was good seeing you today at the Zoom call.

Jun 03, 2025 04:29 PM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Associate Real Estate Broker

My Mom at 102 is not as spry as the Queen but I am still of the thought that she will mourn my passing

Jun 03, 2025 05:34 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX
Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Kathy Streib

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 Bite your tongue!!!!!

Jun 03, 2025 04:29 PM

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY

Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Kathy, incredible milestone. She must have some amazing stories and wisdom to share!

Jun 03, 2025 05:47 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX
Lawrence "Larry" & She...

Plainview, NY

Kathy Streib

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 Her memory is amazing!!! And, she knows what she wants too.

Jun 03, 2025 04:31 PM

Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518

Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC

Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

I love stories of people who age without giving up. 100 is looking like the old 60. I hope she has many years to come.

Jun 03, 2025 05:51 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Kathy Streib

So do I Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518 Healthcare is better and I think we know more now about how to live a healthier life.

Jun 03, 2025 04:32 PM

GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore

Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ

Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

106 wow!Thanks for sharing it.

Have a super fantastic week!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Propertiesgreat information. Thanks for sharing it.

Have a super fantastic week!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Jun 03, 2025 06:09 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Kathy Streib

HI GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore Thank you for stopping by!! Can"t wait to see what animal you're sharing from the zoo this week.

Jun 03, 2025 04:33 PM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Kathy - although still rare, I notice stories of centenarians a bit more. With my own advancing age, I wonder if I may someday soon recognize someone I know.

Jun 03, 2025 06:51 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Kathy Streib

Michael Jacobs it's amazing how many more centenarians there are now. I think we know more about how to live a longer life.

Jun 03, 2025 04:36 PM

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA

Selling the Main Line & Chester County

I am always impressed by people who just do not seem to stop and have so much energy. One of our previous neighbors was in her 90's but she would go for a walk every day with a ramrod straight back and the most amazing posture. Annie was jealous.

Jun 03, 2025 07:02 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Kathy Streib

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 I wanted to know what vitamins etc she took, but my friend said she takes a multi-vitamin and that's it. Can you believe that!

Jun 03, 2025 04:38 PM

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty

Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL

Florida Space Coast Homes

That is a very cool story. I do not think age is a death sentence. We may not be able to do what we once did, but we can do some things better. :)

Jun 03, 2025 07:57 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Kathy Streib

I agree Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty I told Larry I'm happy to continue doing the large family dinners of 40 or more people. When I no longer enjoy it or can't do it, then someone's going to have to step in.

Jun 03, 2025 04:39 PM

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Wow Kathy 106 and still going strong. I wonder what her diet is and sounds like she keeps her mind going with her activities.

Jun 03, 2025 08:35 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Kathy Streib

Will Hamm She still loves a good hot dog but it has to be Hebrew National. And, she loves a good steak.

Jun 03, 2025 04:40 PM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Love this story Kathy! You made me smile with your video of her fashion show- what an awesome lady. I want to grow old like her - having fun and staying busy and continuing to learn new things! And I haven't shared this yet on AR but I'm about to launch a new group here locally for retired folks (or almost retired) with lots of fun activities and networking at it's finest!

Jun 03, 2025 10:53 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Kathy Streib

Anna "Banana" Kruchten I can't wait!!!!! When she walks into Chico's they are all over her, and you should see it when she goes to Krogers!!!

Jun 03, 2025 04:41 PM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

This is so cool Kathy! I am writing about a lady here in PHX named Dolly who is going to be 99 soon and she is so beloved by thousands of people. She inspires me to this day and has for over 25 years or so!

Jun 04, 2025 10:35 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy she stays active and knows how to live life, so she has been blessed with a lot of it. ☺️

Jun 03, 2025 02:28 PM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Kathy Streib

George Souto one thing I know, she always has a book she's reading.

Jun 03, 2025 04:42 PM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, I cannot even imagine living that long, and for her to still be so active! Amazing!

Jun 03, 2025 03:15 PM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Kathy Streib

Joan Cox Think how many more trips you could take if you lived that long!!!!

Jun 03, 2025 04:42 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Thanks for sharing this story and the video, Kathy. It mad me smile. Cretora is certainly an impressive individual.

Jeff

Jun 03, 2025 05:07 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Kathy,

Wow your friend's mom Cretora is quite something..I think Queen is befitting so only natural for her to be in the Queen's fashion show. Love the video and photo! Thank you so much for sharing ..she is really amazing.

Jun 03, 2025 06:24 PM

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Wow, a 106 year's old and still going strong, I love it!!! Good for her staying so active!

Jun 04, 2025 06:14 AM

Lew Corcoran

Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA

Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks so much for sharing this inspiring story, Kathy Streib. I really appreciate the warm way you highlighted Cretora’s vibrant spirit. It's proof that age is just a number! 😊 Truly uplifting and a lovely reminder to embrace life at every stage.

Jun 04, 2025 07:55 AM