Centenarian Eileen Prass nee Douglas-De Souza was raised at Vryheid, in a tiny village on the eastern fringe of New Amsterdam, before relocating to the constituency of Stanleytown.
‘Granny’ as she is fondly referred to, was born on November 18, 1924. During her early years, she attended the Catholic Girls School also referred to back then as the Romans Girl school, and St Therese’s Primary School, due to her parent’s belief in Catholicism. However, she converted to Adventism in her adult years. Despite her initial commitment to the religious group, her declining health has placed a limitation on her attendance.
