Cleovis and Arwilda White’s 84-year-long marriage is the longest-known union in Arkansas' history. 💍👏🏾⁠ ⁠ The couple wed on July 24, 1939 and has celebrated over eight decades of marriage. In late September, their union was honored in a ceremony hosted by the Arkansas Family Council. ⁠ ⁠ When asked about the keys to sustaining such a long partnership, Arwilda, who is 98 years old, said she always liked to “pray” and advised others to do the same in their relationships.⁠ ⁠ One of the things she loves most about Cleovis is how he is “always trying to help people.”⁠ ⁠ Cleovis, however, had a hard time giving just one attribute when asked about his wife’s best quality: “I love 99% of her." ⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in bio to read their love story. ❤️ // 📸: usatoday #BlackLove #Elders #Arkansas