This remarkable 98-year-old matriarch hailing from a sprawling Kentucky family recently had the joy of meeting her first great-great-great-grandchild. MaeDell Taylor Hawkins, the beloved centenarian, cradled little Zhavia Whitaker, who was a mere seven months old, in an unforgettable moment that unfolded in February.
It was her doting granddaughter, Gracie Snow Howell, who captured and shared this heartwarming encounter online, causing it to swiftly gain immense popularity.
What sets MaeDell’s family apart is the astounding number of descendants she’s amassed over the years. With progeny from her own daughters and their subsequent generations, she currently cherishes a remarkable count of more than 620 grandkids.



