Jeralean Talley, the world's oldest-known living person, is gearing up to celebrate her 116th birthday today.

Her family plans to take her out to dinner -- and indulge a shared sweet tooth with birthday cake.

Earlier this year at her home in a Detroit suburb, Talley told Reuters she credits her faith for her longevity. 

"Everything comes from above. Everything just comes from above."

Talley was born in Georgia on May 23, 1899. She moved to Michigan with her husband in 1935.

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