Gertrude Weaver was born on May 23 , 1899 . She credits her longevity to her faith . Inherited the title of world 's oldest person following the death of Arkansas woman Jeralean Talley , 116 , on Monday . Friends said Talley remains 'very sharp ' and goes on a yearly fishing trip .
Jeralean Talley was born on May 23 , 1899 . She credits her longevity to her faith . Inherited the title of world 's oldest person following the death of Arkansas woman Gertrude Weaver , 116 , on Monday . Friends said Talley remains 'very sharp ' and goes on a yearly fishing trip .