Advice for Valentine’s Day

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Local couples reflect on their secrets to a successful marriage

  • The McQueens, who have known each other since kindergarten, still enjoy date nights and doing things together. courtesy Photo
    The McQueens, who have known each other since kindergarten, still enjoy date nights and doing things together. courtesy Photo
  • Joey and Vickie McQueen are shown on their wedding day in 1976. courtesy photo
    Joey and Vickie McQueen are shown on their wedding day in 1976. courtesy photo
  • Julie Williams is shown at a recent meeting in Lampasas. She and her husband, Larry, enjoy sharing outdoor adventures. file Photo
    Julie Williams is shown at a recent meeting in Lampasas. She and her husband, Larry, enjoy sharing outdoor adventures. file Photo
Joey and Vickie McQueen met in 1963 while attending a private kindergarten class in Ballinger. They were 5 years old. “As the years followed, we both feel we were drawn to each other because of caring and compassion for others, and trying to do for others,” the couple said. “We played in the sandbox together, went through elementary, junior high and high school together.” In high school, Joey…

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