Hester Ford, the oldest living person in the United States, died Saturday at her home in Charlotte, North Carolina, her family said. She was 115.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The oldest living American is celebrating her 116th birthday Saturday in Charlotte. Hester Ford is celebrating the incredible occasion with a giant drive-thru celebration that includes her family, friends and members of the community, according to WCNC-TV. “It’s so important if you do have loved ones, no matter what their age, cherish them especially when they get older and don’t forget to celebrate them,” said Clayton Harris, one of Ford’s grandchildren, to WCNC. WCNC said Ford moved to Charlotte in 1953 and has lived in the same home in the Queen City since. Instead of flowers and gifts for Ford’s birthday celebration, the family would appreciate people donations to the National Kidney Foundation.