Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Mizoram's Oldest Woman, Famiang, Dies at 117
Famiang, a woman believed to be the oldest in Mizoram, recently passed away at the age of 117.
She lived in a village and had a large family, including children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Despite her old age, she was in good health until recently, even voting in the last election.
Her health started to decline in the months leading up to her death, and she was eventually laid to rest in her village's cemetery.
Famiang, believed to be Mizoram's oldest woman, died at 117.
She passed away in Pangkhua village in Lawngtlai district.
Famiang had eight children with her late husband, Heinawna.
She was honored for voting in the November 2023 assembly polls.
Famiang had 51 grandchildren, 122 great-grandchildren, and 22 great-great-grandchildren.
- Who
- Famiang, and the community leader.
- What
- Famiang, believed to be Mizoram's oldest woman, died.
- When
- July 2024, exact date unknown, but she died on a Tuesday.
- Where
- Pangkhua village, Lawngtlai district, Mizoram.
- Why
- She died due to age-related problems.
- Age at Death
- 117
- Location of Death
- Pangkhua village, Mizoram
- District
- Lawngtlai
- Number of Children
- 8
- Great-Grandchildren
- 122
- Great-Great-Grandchildren
- 22