Plant City’s Jossie Azorin Celebrates 100 Years of Love, Family, and Community

One hundred years of life means a century of stories to tell, memories to cherish, and people to love. For Maria Josefa “Jossie” Azorin, turning 100 was a milestone worth celebrating with the people who have made her life so special.

Born Oct. 6, 1926, Jossie celebrated her 100th birthday with nearly two weeks of festivities, from Oct. 2-13. Family and friends traveled from as far as Mexico City and Olympia, Washington, to gather with the family matriarch, share favorite memories, and celebrate a remarkable century of life.

Married to Antonio Azorin, Jossie is the proud mother of two children, Silvia Dodson (married to Bill Dodson) and Tony Azorin (married to Teresa Azorin). Her family has grown to include five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, bringing four generations together to honor her special day. As the last surviving sibling among her brothers and sisters, Jossie’s 100th birthday was also an opportunity for her loved ones to reflect on the many years of family history and memories she carries with her…

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