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Loved ones danced, honked their horns and dropped off gifts to Kelley at a safe distance.

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PHOTO: Julia Lee Kelley of Franklinton, North Carolina, has five children, 30 grandchildren, 88 great grandchildren, 49 great great grandchildren and one great-great-great grandchild. Her family held a 100th birthday celebration for her on Aug. 8, 2020.
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The family said they usually hold an annual reunion during Kelley's birthday but decided on a birthday parade instead.

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Credit: Kelley Oakley/Kimberley Williams via Storyful
PHOTO: Julia Lee Kelley of Franklinton, North Carolina, has five children, 30 grandchildren, 88 great grandchildren, 49 great great grandchildren and one great-great-great grandchild.
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In the video, Kelley thanked everyone for showing up and watching the party on Facebook Live.

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