From staff reports
June Stevenson, a longtime resident of Beaufort, celebrated her 106th birthday surrounded by family and friends on March 6 at Helena Square Assisted Living, where she is a resident.
Stevenson was surprised by friends, fellow residents, facility members and staff from Helena Square as well as members of her care team from Crescent Hospice with cake, balloons, a flashy tiara and a sash. Stevenson has taken the record for oldest resident within Helena Square Assisted Living, as well as the oldest patient on services with the Beaufort Crescent hospice office. She has two living daughters — Toni (Savannah) and Lynn (Beaufort) — as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is an accomplished artist and is still often found sketching, drawing and doodling in her art books. Living at Helena Square is “such a pleasure, I am so grateful to be here. It’s smaller than other facilities and really has that family feel,” Stevenson said.
Stevenson continues to stay busy with activities, including bible study, game nights, singing, and her personal favorite, bingo.
“They all just take such great care of me,” she said.
