Great-great-gran, 100, beats coronavirus after also surviving heart attacks, measles, whooping cough and scarlet fever
A GREAT-great gran aged 100 told of conquering Covid-19 after also surviving heart attacks, scarlet fever, measles, whooping cough, diphtheria and flu.
Gutsy Rose Heeley has been likened to a boomerang by her family — because she always comes back.
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Son Roger, 73, said: “We were very worried but if anybody could get through it, she could — because she just doesn'’t give in.
“She's only small, five foot and a bit, but she’s made of grit.
“She's just so strong willed and as tough as old boots. She’s determined to go on for as long as possible.
“She’s a wonder woman. You can’t believe some of the things she’s done, seen, come through.
“And then she has a laugh and a joke about it. When they wheeled her out of the ward. she had a little dance in the wheelchair.”
Professor Chris Morley, chief nurse at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, said: "She's an extraordinary lady.” Matron Katie Ashton said: “She has an amazing spirit and it was so uplifting to be able to clap her out of the ward on discharge.”
Recovery so sweet
MALTESERS and Chocolate Eclair sweets boosted a great-gran’s recovery.
Kathleen McKay, 83, of Leyland, Lancs, was in hospital for eight days.
Daughter Dee Price, 54, said: “When eating Maltesers, it was a sign she was getting better. The doctor said the chocolate was keeping her going.”
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