In honor of Mother’s Day, Gardens of Clanton Assisted Living provided a tea party celebration for 10 of its residents and their family members on Friday.

The mother’s day celebration has been taking place at the assisted living center for the past 11 years and has been a marquee event since Vickie Moseley has been the Gardens of Clanton administrator.

“This was just another one of the nice things that they do for us,” Gardens of Clanton resident Joyce Eiland said.

Each mother received gifts that included strawberries, carnations and a pair of framed poems put together by the staff.

“They were all excited,” Moseley said. “They just love to have a good time.”

Additional recognition was also given to Kay Miller, who was the oldest mother at 102 years old; Carolyn Hardy, who was the youngest mother at 77 years old; and Lucille Mims, who had the most grandchildren and great-grandchildren with 21.

“We should all love our mothers daily and not just one day out of the year,” Moseley said.

Moseley’s mother Elvie Patterson was the activities director at the center for eight years. Moseley credits her for the work ethic and the love that she instilled in her over the years.

“We try to also remember the mothers that have been with us as residents in the past,” Moseley said.

According to Moseley, you are never too old to care for and thank your mother for all that she has done for you.

“We’re thankful to have a staff that cares for its guests the same as we would,” said Tony Berry, son of Doris Berry. “They really provide that family atmosphere.”