After a hundred years of life, Hempstead resident Margaret Holder looks back with a sense of gratitude.

Empires have fallen and men have walked on the moon in her lifetime. Still, Holder — a longtime bridal milliner in Manhattan and business owner — said her family and Christian faith have seen her through.

“I thank God for giving me another year in my life,” Holder said, later adding. “I feel wonderful.”

On Sunday, dozens of family members, friends and elected officials tipped their hats to Holder for a surprise 100th birthday celebration at the Lutheran Church of the Epiphany in Hempstead.

The celebration at her church home featured music, food and other festivities. Holder, donned in a black embellished hat of her own making, was greeted with citations and other recognition by lawma

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