Eva Morris
Eva (Sharpe) Morris (November 8, 1885 - November 2, 2000) was the oldest recognized person in the world from December 1999 until November 2000. She was a native of Staffordshire.
Eva had become the oldest person in the UK following the passing of Annie Jennings (12 November 1884-20 November 1999). She died just 6 days short of her 115th birthday.