‘Her light shined’: Charlotte’s Hester Ford, oldest living American, dies at 116 years old 21/04/2021 America CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Hester Ford, born in 1904, moved to Charlotte in the 1950s. Ford has seen a lot in her lifetime, more than... This content is for Free members only. Please login or register to read full content Login Join Now