Even on her 100th birthday, longtime Phinney resident Johnnie Greer was ready with a joke.

"It's terrible," Greer said, responding to a question about how it feels to turn 100. "Terribly good."

Greer came to Seattle in the 1930s. She lived in Ballard in the 40s and 50s before moving to Magnolia. Greer has been a resident at the Norse Home on Phinney Avenue North since 1984.

She said she credits her longevity to the two wonderful sons she raised.

Family came from as far away from Oregon to celebrate Greer's birthday May 8 with a party at the Norse Home, which Greer said was wonderful.

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