Last week, 82-year-old Betty Cartledge was featured in the news for heading to a voting booth for the very first time in her life. Although she’s lived in Georgia since she was born, she revealed that her husband never wanted her to vote. But after being married for 64 years, he passed away in April 2023. And now Betty is making her own choices.
After Betty’s story went viral, many viewers were inspired to reveal what their own grandmothers finally did once their grandpas were out of the picture. Below, you’ll find some of the most wholesome responses people shared, as well as more information about Betty’s story.