Gloria Wilson turned 100 years old on Thursday, and the Lyngblomsten Care Center in St. Paul was filled with laughter, balloons and stories that spanned generations.
This was more than a birthday. It was a celebration of a life that has seen profound change – and helped shape our society, through the legacy of a daughter who would grow into one of the city’s most influential leaders.
“I’ve made it this far,” Wilson said with a smile, seated with her daughter, Debbie Montgomery. “We’re celebrating my 100th birthday.”…