article_snippet: A recording of the statement, obtained from prison officials by NBC News, revealed that Kelly Gissendaner told Kelly Gissendaner children, whose father Kelly Gissendaner helped murder, to 'keep strong' in the wake of Kelly Gissendaner death.
article_snippet: Speaking in a thick Southern accent, Kelly Gissendaner said: 'I just want to tell my kids I love my kids
article_snippet: and I'm proud of my kids. '
article_snippet: His wife also left a message for His wife legal team, who had made repeated appeals for clemency from state authorities and the Supreme Court - all of which were denied.
article_snippet: His wife said: 'I want to tell my lawyers thank you for all my lawyers've done.
highlights_snippet: Told Kelly Gissendaner children to 'stay strong' and thanked Kelly Gissendaner legal team .
  