CHESNEE, S.C. - A school district in South Carolina celebrated a beloved figure in its community who turned 106 years old Wednesday.
Ella Mae Colbert is a former teacher with the Spartanburg County School District who taught at Chesnee Elementary School, according toThe school district planned a party for Colbert’s birthday with students during a special gathering at the school in the Chesnee Elementary School Media Center.The City of Chesnee said Colbert received a police escort to her party and was presented with a proclamation making May 11 “Ella Mae Colbert Day.”“It’s filling me up.