Ernest “Ronald” and Ann Wilkins were planning on getting the vaccine in 2021.
Published January 19th
Written by Paul Meara
An Indianapolis couple who were married for 33 years reportedly contracted the coronavirus and passed away just one day apart.
Ernest “Ronald” Wilkins, 66 and Ann Wilkins, 59, had planned to get the COVID-19 vaccine. According to WMC5, Ronald died on Friday, Jan. 8 and Ann died the day after.
“I’m very heartbroken because I loved Ann and Ron, just like my brother and sister, and I want people to take this serious,” said
Bryan, Ronald’s close friend.
The Wilkins tested positive for the coronavirus in December. They were subsequently admitted to Saint Vincent Hospital and placed on ventilators.
Indianapolis couple married 33 years dies from COVID-19 just 1 day apart
Ernest and Ann Wilkins legacy of love will be remembered by an Indianapolis family who will have a funeral for the couple that died from COVID-19.
By: WRTV Staff
and last updated 2021-01-18 16:48:43-05
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. â Ernest âRonaldâ and Ann Wilkins shared a deep love and connection through their 33 years of marriage all the way up until they died â just a single day apart â from complications of COVID-19. Very heartbroken because I loved Ann and Ronald, just like my brother and sister, and I want people to take this serious,â One of Ronaldâs close friends, Bryan, told WRTV.
The couple had many plans for 2021, including getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Their friends hope their deaths serve as a stark message about the importance of the vaccine.