Ann Cooper was lauded by President Obama in his election night speech. Mrs Cooper was 106 when she cast her vote for Obama. In his speech, Obama mentioned that she was born during a time when women and Blacks could not vote.
She died at her home in Atlanta, Georgia on December 21, 2009 at the age of 107. The President issued a statement in honor and testimony to her life saying that he was inspired by her.
On his Inauguration Day, she hosted a party at her home for guests and the media. She felt that she played a part in helping him become President.
She first registered to vote in 1941, but did not exercise her right for years due to the segregation and sexist nature of the South at the time.
She was a very active woman, performing aerobics until she was 100. She claimed friendship with Andrew Young, former mayor of Atlanta who was also a member of her church.
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