FLORRIE Soulsby shared her characteristic wit and humour with family on Sunday ahead of her 100th birthday.
Three generations gathered at Inglewood and Districts Health Service where Florrie opened congratulatory cards from King Charles and Queen Camilla, Governor General Sam Mostyn, politicians and friends.
Son Lindsay and daughter Mary-Anne arranged a photographic display of Florrie’s remarkable 100 years.
The day’s special treat was Florrie’s favourite cake, a ginger fluff. 
Renowned for her four-egg sponges, pavlovas and puddings before moving into Inglewood seven years ago, the youngest of nine children recalled also making ice-cream after milking cows as a young girl on the family farm at Wehla.
Florrie said she had been a regular at dances in Rheola, Logan, Fentons Creek and Bealiba.
But it’s the sense of humour that continues to endear her to nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. 
Of living in Inglewood, she says: “I don’t have to cook now or do the dishes.”
And that Royal card from Charles and Camilla: “They’re married now.”
Her commitment to the Rheola community saw Florrie as a regular helper at the annual charity carnival. She made a special effort to be there for the 150th two years ago where stories of the family’s successes with trotters were recalled.
That same drive was shared with family at Sunday’s celebrations in the IDHS boardroom. On Tuesday, IDHS arranged another celebration for the Loddon’s newest centenarian who keeps her wit and still enjoys ginger fluffs.