ECHO readers have shown their appreciation for a Kirkby nan who has 93 great-grandchildren.
Nellie Dougherty, who is approaching her 91st birthday, claims that she has the biggest family in Merseyside. The 90-year-old, who lives in Kirkby, has a family tree of over 150 family members - including 93 great-grandchildren and 15 great great-grandchildren.
The family plans to meet on July 30 to celebrate her 91st birthday. Described by family members as "the most loving and caring person you could ever meet", Nellie still buys every member of her family and all their partners a present on their birthdays and at Christmas.
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One of Nellie's granddaughter's, Julie Gibbons, told the ECHO : "My nan just shops all year round - she says that's what keeps her going. She buys for everyone, including all the in-laws. We're always telling her she does not have to do that but she says she could never not get presents.
"She said when she was younger and having children she never had much money so now she does she wants to share it around."
ECHO readers took to the comment section of our website and to Facebook to show their appreciation for Nellie and her story.
Tracey Hoy said: "Lovely woman and a lovely family too xx". Winnie Smith Shaw said: "Lovely story enjoy your special day x"
Sarah Campbell said: "Sounds like a lucky family to have such a lovely inspirational matriarch." Lyn Colebourn said: "Amazing lady, hope she has a great celebration in July x"
Jacqui Patterson said: "Have a very special day Nellie." Annie Mccann added: "What a beautiful lady." Becca Geraghty commented: "Awww this is a fab article! Enjoy your party Nellie xx" and Jacqui Eyres said: "Aw bless her buying all those presents, I miss my grandparents, she sounds fab xx"
Ted Hinnigan added: "Love this, I know her family and they are lovely people", while Diana Cottrell said: "What a lovely story a beautiful lady - a true nanny, have a lovely birthday sweetheart".
On the ECHO site, user Jimbo called Nellie a "proper Scouse nan", while Bond7 said: "Go on Nellie girl".
