Paul Blackwell and Rose Mary Blackwell passed away this past Sunday after two weeks in intensive care due to contractive COVID-19, their son Shawn Blackwell told CNN.
Married for 30 years, they were both teachers in the Grand Prairie Independent School District in Grand Prairie, Texas. According to their son, his parents worked up until they became sick in early December.
"Doctors said they hadn't seen any progression at all, and they were slowly declining in their overall vital functions," said Blackwell. "It got to the point where it was very far gone and that there was nothing else they could do."
"Me and my brother came to the conclusion to let them go at peace together. They were together and holding hands. My brother and I were both holding my parent's hands as well, so all four of us were holding each other's hands as they were both removed from the ventilator."
They were truly soulmates. May the rest in peace. A GoFundMe page has been organized to help the Blackwell's family.
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