Susan Francis Apolles, of Ottery, celebrated her centenary, on Tuesday August 27, at the Lansdowne Moravian Church. According to her daughter, Adolphine Balie, a prayer meeting, accompanied by the church brass band, was led by the youngest of her nine children, Susan Apolles Junior, a Moravian minister. Ms Apolles also has 27 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. On Saturday August 31, she celebrated the special occasion with family and friends at the De Wet Road multi-purpose hall in Ottery. Ms Balie said her mother had been a teacher for most of her life and an active member of her church. She is pictured here with her family.Susan Francis Apolles, of Ottery, who celebrated her centenary, is pictured with her great-great granddaughter, Avery Rose