Advice for Valentine’s Day

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 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 was th…