Longtime Texas Couple Dies Hours Apart After 73 Years of Marriage
In Mount Vernon, Texas, a couple married for 73 years, Carol and JoAnn VanZandt, passed away of natural causes within hours of each other. Carol, 93, died on August 29, and his 88-year-old wife, JoAnn, died less than 12 hours…
Atlanta, GA, September 9, 2026 — In Mount Vernon, Texas, a couple whose marriage spanned 73 years passed away within hours of each other, both succumbing to natural causes. Carol VanZandt, 93, died on August 29. His wife, JoAnn VanZandt, 88, passed away less than 12 hours later on the same day.
The VanZandts shared a life together for over seven decades, a testament to their enduring bond. Their deaths, occurring so closely in time, have been noted as a poignant end to a long shared journey.
Carol VanZandt was 93 years old at the time of his passing. JoAnn VanZandt was 88 years old. The couple’s union lasted 73 years.
Further details regarding the circumstances of their passing or any arrangements were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Katie Parker, Gray News staff on www.atlantanewsfirst.com, see more information here.
