Paralee Arney Celebrates 100 Years

LENOIR, NC (December 29, 2016)…Hospice is about living…making the most of each moment of life available. Hospice care, by expertly managing symptoms, helps patients stay comfortable and alert so they can celebrate quality moments with the ones they love—and there was a lot to celebrate on November 3 when Caldwell Hospice patient Paralee Arney turned 100 years old!

Caldwell Hospice hosted the party at their Kirkwood facility in Lenoir for family, friends, staff and volunteers to extend their congratulations to the latest centenarian and to celebrate the joy life has to offer at all its stages.

Mrs. Arney, described as a “Little Debbie fanatic” by her niece Pam Lackey, received over 100 brightly wrapped boxes of Little Debbie snack cakes collected by all birthday well-wishers. It was a fitting present for a woman who, even at the century mark, likes her sweets.

“Going above and beyond has always been a hallmark of our hospice and the work we do,” said Caldwell Hospice CEO Cathy Swanson, “and this birthday celebration is an example of that. We want to care for the physical needs of our patients, but also want to help them and their families focus on making each day the best it can be. It was rewarding for our staff and volunteers to be a part of this day honoring Mrs. Arney.”

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MANY MORE!!!