Mic Morrow stood by his wife’s side as she fought for seven years before losing her battle with cancer. Having spent 46 years together, adjusting to life without Shirley was more than challenging.
Gardner-Webb grads reunite, marry after half-century apart
Published: Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 06:01 PM.
They celebrated their Golden anniversary on Aug. 30, 2008, with their two sons. Kay lost Ed to a heart attack the following year. As she emerged from the grieving process, memories of someone special led her closer and closer to a new chapter.
In 1957, Mic Morrow and Kay Meadows met during freshmen orientation at Gardner-Webb College. Then just 18 years old, their chapel seats were assigned and Kay said they found themselves “conveniently close.” Initially interested in a possible romantic relationship, Morrow quickly noticed a ring on her finger.
“You’re engaged,” he said. “Just my luck."
‘A close friendship’
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