Married in 1946, Leonard and Betty lived a Texas love story that stood the test of time.
In the video below, their children and grandchildren gather around the kitchen with old photos scattered across the table. They're there remembering the two people who taught them what love is. As Leonard and Betty grew older, Betty became ill. All the while, Leonard never once left her side. They'd never been apart, and he wasn't about to leave her now. But Leonard's body was breaking down from the stress and exhaustion, and eventually a weakened Leonard had to go to the hospital. While he was there, Betty passed away at their home.
Leonard's family arrived at his hospital room to tell him the heartbreaking news — but it was as if he already knew. Leonard was calm and peaceful. "He had finished his job," his son said. That day in 2012, after 66 years of marriage, Leonard and Betty died just a few hours apart. They went together, just as they had always been. "At the end, we told Pop we wanted him to stay with us and be with us a little while longer, but as much as he loved us, he loved Meemaw more."
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