GLOVERSVILLE – Hilda Cooper, a resident of the Nathan Littauer Nursing Home celebrated her 100th birthday Jan. 12 at the residence surrounded by her family.

Born Jan. 12, 1916, Hilda grew up in Sprout Brook. She married Aiden Jonas Cooper on Nov. 22, 1944. Together they had three daughters, Susan, Diane and Bonnie Lou. She has four grandchildren and one great grandson.

Hilda was a teacher with Canajoharie Central Schools. Interestingly, she started her career as a teacher in the Ames one-room schoolhouse.

A party was given in her honor on her centennial with cake for family, friends and residents.

Hilda Cooper, seated at center, celebrated her 100th birthday on Jan. 12 at the Nathan Littauer Nursing Home surrounded by her family and friends.