Authorities in Memphis said an elderly woman's pizza-heavy diet may have saved her life when a concerned delivery driver decided to check in on her.

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Susan Guy, a pizza delivery driver for a Memphis eatery, said Jean Wilson had ordered a large pepperoni pizza for delivery every day for about three years, and she became concerned Monday upon learning Wilson had not called for a pizza in three days, WMC-TV, Memphis, reported Wednesday.

Guy said she drove to Wilson's house and there was no answer when she knocked on the door and windows. She said she went to a neighbor's home and was told the woman had not been seen leaving her home.

The driver dialed 911 and police soon arrived and found Wilson had fallen Saturday and was unable to reach a phone to call for help. She was taken to St. Francis Hospital in non-critical condition.

Police said Wilson's pizza habit may have saved her life by leading to her discovery.

"She treats us really well," Guy said of Wilson. "She appreciates us, and that's something we don't get in customers a lot."