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Gordon and Joyce Emmons 78th wedding anniversary

Sunday, June 22, 2025

Gordon and Joyce Emmons 78th wedding anniversary

Gordon and Joyce Emmons

78th wedding anniversary

In a heartwarming tale of love, persistence, and unwaivering devotion, Gordon and Joyce have defied the odds. At 99 and 98 they live at Terrace Glen in Marion, IA. They are the longest married couple currently in Iowa.

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