Eva Morris

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Eva Sharpe Morris (November 8, 1885 - November 2, 2000) was the oldest recognized person in the world from December 1999 until November 2000. She was a native of Staffordshire.

Eva had become the oldest person in the UK following the passing of Annie Jennings (12 November 1884-20 November 1999), who died only 8 days after turning 115. Eva, for her part, died just 6 days short of her 115th birthday.

She was the last surviving person documented as born in 1885.

Preceded by Sarah Knauss

Oldest Recognized Person in the World December 30, 1999 – November 2, 2000

Succeeded by Marie Brémont