An incredibly heartwarming photo showing six generations of women from the same family has gone viral recently as it captured the attention of a large number of people.
At the top end of the age scale is 99-year-old MaeDell Taylor Hawkins who is holding her seven-month-old great-great-great-granddaughter Zhavia Whitaker in her arms while the rest of the women, including MaeDell’s daughter, Frances Snow, 77, granddaughter Gracie Snow Howell, great-granddaughter Jacqueline Ledford, 29, and great-great-granddaughter Jaisline Wilson, 19, are posing behind them. Today, MaeDell has more than 620 grandchildren from her own daughters and their children’s children.
“I know it’s rare for six generations … it’s even rarer for all of them to be the same gender,” MaeDell’s granddaughter Howell, 58, told Good Morning America. “We’re all girls — girl power, as well.”
When they snapped the photo and shared it on the social media, none of them knew it would attract that much attention.
“We just kind of planned a day, and we just all met and grandma knew we were coming,” Howell, who now lives in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, said.
MaeDell got married back in 1940 when she was just 16 years old. Her husband was 50-year-old rail worker Bill Taylor who at the time had 10 children and needed someone to take care of them while he was at work. MaeDell took the role of a mother and went on to have 13 children on her own.
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The family lived a very simple life as they lacked electricity, running water, and a stove, among the rest.
Getting married young was normal back in the day. Speaking of it, Howell said, “Now we don’t. We have children later in our life, so families are not that big. Having six generations is very, very rare to start with.”
The Kentucky matriarch now boasts a whopping 623 descendants, according to a family chart shared by her daughter-in-law, Janice Taylor. They include 106 grandchildren, 222 great-grandchildren, 234 great-great-grandchildren and 37 great-great-great-grandchildren.
“If everything goes well, the baby’s doing well, Grandma’s doing well – we’re all going to meet back in June and get another picture,” the family shared.
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Marion Ross’s life story truly embodies resilience and warmth. Famous for her role as Marion Cunningham on *Happy Days*, she portrayed the quintessential American mother—a character who was not only adored on screen but was close to her own caring nature. Ross’s journey from Watertown, Minnesota, to Hollywood success was shaped by her determination and passion, even as she faced challenges in her personal life.
Her marriage to Freeman “Effie” Meskimen presented difficult times. Despite outward appearances, their life was far from perfect, with Freeman’s struggles with alcohol adding strain. After their divorce, Marion had to balance single motherhood and her career, often renting out a room to make ends meet. Yet she persevered, ultimately finding fulfillment in both her role on *Happy Days* and in her life.
At 60, Marion found love again with actor Paul Michael. Their relationship blossomed into a deeply affectionate partnership that brought happiness into her later years. Though Paul passed away in 2011, Marion’s joy for life never dimmed. She retired from acting a few years ago, choosing instead to focus on spending time with family, especially her son, Jim, who often shares touching moments with her on social media.
Now nearing 96, Marion Ross remains an enduring inspiration, celebrated for both her career and her personal strength. Her journey speaks to the power of resilience, love, and living with joy, making her a beloved figure for fans old and new.
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