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Rory Lee Feek is taking care of his three children after the tragic death of wife Joey Martin Feek. See their relationship here

Updated On 10 Jan, 2017 Published On 10 Jan, 2017
Rory Lee Feek is taking care of his three children after the tragic death of wife Joey Martin Feek. See their relationship here

Rory Feek was married to Joy Martin Feek, but the latter is devasted by the tragic passing of his wife Joy Martin. Let us look at their love story.

Rory Lee Feek is an American country music singer and songwriter who is a very renowned singer all across The United States. Rory was married to another country music singer named Joey Martin Feek the couple had one child together and they were living a blissful married life until Joey's sad passing this year. 

Rory was born and raised in the small city of Atchison, Kansas. He was previously to Tamara Gilmer and he had two children with her but the couple is now divorced. Rory is now a widower of Joey as she has left earth for heaven.   

Marriage with Joey Martin Feek

Joey married Joey Martin Feek in 2002. According to Joey, it was a love at first sight. Joey always said that she thinks Rory is her best friend. 

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The couple even formed a country duo named Joey+Rory and used to sing many songs together. Their partnership was the best in the industry.

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In 2014, Joey was diagnosed with Cervical cancer and it was the most shocking news for everyone. However, it was cured perfectly after treatment and the couple was very happy about it. Even the doctors announced that she is in good health now. 

Even the doctors announced that she was in good health now. 

Tragic Death of Joey Martin Feek

Unfortunately, in 2015 it was revealed that she is now again diagnosed with Cervical cancer. This time cancer has reached her colon and it was 9 cm big. She was given long radiation sessions to remove the tumor but in the end, nothing worked. 

She was given long radiation sessions to remove the tumor but in the end, nothing worked. 

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Doctors said that Joey should be given comfort at this time and Rory was always there for her. They knew that Joey's death was inevitable so the couple would record their last song together in their hotel room.

On March 4, 2016, Joey tragically passed away and everyone was devastated after hearing that news. According to Rory, they said I love you to each other three times until her breath gave away. Joey

According to Rory, they said I love you to each other three times until her last breath. Joey died on Rory's arm and it was what she wanted.

Children with Joey Martin

Rory has one daughter with Joey and they named her Indiana. She was born on February 17, 2014. It was after her birth that her mother was diagnosed with cancer. 

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Rory is already taking care of his two children from his previous marriage to Tamara Gilmer. They are named Heidi (born 1986) and Hope (born 1988). 

At this sad moment, our prayers and best wishes are with Rory and his family. May god bless him.

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