Annie Elizabeth Smith, a resident of The Summit Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, celebrated her 100th birthday Thursday at a party surrounded by staff, residents and her family.

Annie is a member of First United Church of Christ in Palmerton and of the Palmerton Eastern Star Lodge.When asked what it felt like to be 100, Annie said, "I don't know what to tell you. If I feel good, it was a good day. If it's a rotten day, I feel just as rotten."The event was hosted by Annie's son Roger and wife Jean of Danielsville, Ronald and wife Suzanne of Manheim and their daughter Ruthann who is the wife of Philip Gintz of Bowmanstown.Annie had another son, Ralph of Bowmanstown, who passed away in 2012.The daughter of the late Ellen and Evan Jones, Annie is the last surviving member of her family.Her brother, Gwenlyn, and sister, Bladwyn, passed away.She is the widow of Clair Smith, former owner of the Fireline Hotel and Smitty's French Fries of Bowmanstown.Annie has eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Many of them attended the party Thursday.One of her favorite activities was cruising around local roads in her Dodge Dart with friends.Now she goes all over the rehab center in her wheelchair, and even has a homemade license plate on the back made by the staff.A highlight of Annie's life was a 50th wedding anniversary trip she and Clair took to Wales in 1984. They visited the village where Annie's father was born as well as many other points of interest and historical sites with several relatives. They were hosted by her cousin Helen Williams and her husband Elfyn, who came to the United States for several visits over the past 30 years.Annie's son Roger says she was always "hardworking" during his childhood. He attributes her longevity to her being "never one to sit around. She was always moving around. She never got sick."Born in Danielsville, Annie later moved to the Palmerton and Bowmanstown areas, and lived on her own until she moving to The Summit in 2016. She is well-known for her excellent cooking skills and warm hospitality.Roger says his mother "was good to us kids and was always looking to help someone."Guests were barely through the door before being asked to sit at the table and share a home-cooked meal. She even tried to give food to other residents at The Summit at first, thinking they didn't have enough food.Family members will never forget her potato soup and rice pudding. One granddaughter recalls how much she loved visiting at the hotel because, "Grammy always asked what she wanted to eat and she'd always request lobster tail."She said Grammy never refused her.