On Sunday, November 4, 2012, Mary Armistead celebrated her 90th birthday at a gala birthday party held in her honor at First AME Church, Pasadena.
Numerous family members and friends were present to join her and share this wonder, milestone birthday.
Mary was crowned "Queen for a Day" during the festivities and proudly promenaded across the room greeting her guests and waving her scepter. She said she was overjoyed.