MaeDell Taylor Hawkins, a 98-year-old matriarch in Kentucky, recently met her first great-great-great-grandchild, Zhavia Whitaker. The heartwarming moment was shared online by granddaughter Gracie Snow Howell, gaining popularity. MaeDell, with over 620 grandchildren, has a remarkable family spanning multiple generations.

The photo features MaeDell’s great-granddaughters—Frances Snow, Gracie Snow Howell, Jacqueline Ledford, and Jaisline Wilson. Sheryl Blessing, Hawkins’ granddaughter, captured the picture.

MaeDell, married at 16 in 1940 to 50-year-old railroad worker Bill Taylor, faced challenges raising 13 children without modern conveniences. Gracie emphasizes her grandmother’s resilience: “I know she had it hard, but she didn’t complain.”

The six-generation photo reflects MaeDell’s love, contributing to a legacy of happy, healthy women and children. Despite turning 99 in July, MaeDell plans a family reunion in June for another picture. The Kentucky matriarch boasts an impressive family tree, including 37 great-great-great-grandchildren outside Kentucky, 106 grandkids, 222 great-grandchildren, and 234 great-great-grandchildren. This story showcases MaeDell’s enduring impact on family bonds, emphasizing love and support over material possessions.