82-year-old Texas grandmother dies just 4 days after accomplishing lifelong goal of casting her first vote
Phillips, who was transitioning to hospice care when she joined 4.8 million Texans who chose to vote early in the midterm election, had been battling pneumonia for months.
An 82-year-old grandmother from Texas died just four days after voting for the first time in her life last week, accomplishing a lifelong goal.
According to NBC 5, Gracie Lou Phillips died on Monday while she was transitioning to hospice care at her home in Grand Prairie. She reportedly died in her sleep after battling pneumonia for months, People reports.
Phillips was determined to participate in the 2018 midterm elections despite her recent health setback. In a conversation with NBC 5, granddaughter Michelle Phillips said: “She finally registered to vote for the first time in her life. She kept telling everybody ‘I’m voting. I’m going to vote this year and my vote counts.'"