George Kelley remarked, “I would take the cancer myself and have the cancer so that she could live.”

In a race against time, a woman passed away just days after marrying her lifelong partner.

The Oklahoma City couple were married on Thursday after learning Becky Mason, 69, had only days to live, according to ABC station KOCO-TV, even though neither George Kelley, 72, nor Becky Mason, 69, were looking for anything serious when they first met 19 years ago.

“Things progressed, and now, 19 years later, we’re here. Prior to her passing, Kelley told the source, “We’re getting married.

Mason, who was given a colon cancer diagnosis three years ago, was informed last week that she only had 24 to 72 hours to live, he said, according to the station.

According to a GoFundMe page created to assist with funeral costs, word that her “kidneys have completely shut down” came on July 5 was reported.

“I would take the cancer myself and have the cancer so that she could live,” you said. Absolutely,” Kelley said to KOCO-TV.

According to the GoFundMe page, which as of Monday had raised over $1,600, the couple originally connected “over 19 years ago on the dance floor.”

“Their first date took place at Denny’s, and they have similar interests in Godzilla, creating, and living life. 11 grandchildren total are shared by the couple, according to a message from family members.

Mason passed away on Sunday, according to a post from family members on the GoFundMe website.

We are very sorry to report that Becky passed away on Sunday, July 9, about 3 p.m. We are also very grateful. In a statement from the Kelley family, it was stated that she was surrounded by love and peace.

The family wrote, “Thank you for all of your love and support, we truly appreciate it.