Celebrating 100 Years: Muriel Nero Honored by Loved Ones

Muriel Evadney Phillips Nero, a beloved Genesis Seventh-day Adventist church member, celebrated a remarkable milestone as she turned 100 on July 16, 2025. Born in the village of Buxton, located on the East Coast of Demerara, Guyana, she has lived a life defined by resilience, guided by faith, and sustained by quiet strength.

Nero migrated to the United States in 1985. Although she had been a Christian for many years, it was not until 2012 that she embraced the teachings of the Seventh-day Adventist church. That year, she was baptized into the Genesis Seventh-day Adventist Church during an evangelistic series led by Pastor Ramone Pheonix from Jamaica.

On her centennial birthday, Nero was surrounded by eight of her ten children—two of whom are deceased. Additionally, both of her husbands passed away before her. Though her words have become fewer, particularly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic led to the closure of her local adult daycare center, her eyes and gentle smile spoke volumes as she responded to the presence and voices of her loved ones.

The official celebration occurred on July 19 at the UCC Congregation Church auditorium in Plainfield, New Jersey. Family, church members, and friends gathered to honor her life and offer heartfelt thanks to God for His continued blessings.

It was truly a moment to reflect on a century of life and recognize the enduring legacy of a woman whose faith and family remain central to her walk with God.

Siblings-From Right to left are: Robin Phillips, Georgiana James, Colin Phillips, Esquith Phillips, Jacqulin Simon, Elion Phillips, Rudolph Phillips, and Dona Phillips. Center- Sis Muriel Nero.

 Rita Garraway (Deceased), Ovid Phillips (Deceased)- siblings

Submitted by : Pastor Scott, D.Min, MFT