After celebrating her 107th birthday Monday, Ann Williams may now be among one of the oldest people in the country.  Still, this Queens resident has the spirit of a teenager.

"I have flowers on my shoulder and slippers on my feet.  I’m my mother’s baby girl.  Don’t you think I’m sweet?"  Williams recited to guests at her party.

Born in Georgia in 1910, Williams initially worked as a teacher.  She moved to New York in the 1940’s and eventually settled down in the borough. Williams has taken on several other jobs – including the role of housekeeper – all to support her 6 kids.  Two of them were by her side during her big day .

"She always made sure we had food, were dressed proper," said daughter, Mary Roberson.

Her family says it hasn’t always been easy, and that she has suffered some health setbacks over the years.

“She used to always tell me, ‘the old gray mare, she ain’t what she used to be.’  That was her favorite saying but she would keep plugging along,” said son, Gladstone Williams.

That tenacity, has earned her quite a reputation at Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare, where the facility honored her birthday with music, gifts and a cake.

“She’s just a joyful person, never has anything bad to say,” said administrator Ethan Dreifus, “It’s a blessing.  Every day is a blessing.”

Williams was also honored with a certificate from Borough President Melinda Katz – an addition to a poignant celebration for a woman other residents know as “Mama.”

“Everybody loves, everybody loves Mama, Ms. Ann Williams. I think she still has another 5 years left in her,” said resident Townsend Driggins.

As for her secret to longevity, she says it's simple. "You know what keeps me really happy?  Going to Church," Williams said.

A lesson on a life well-lived from someone who knows it best.