Dr. Connie Morrow

Connie Morrow Obituary

MORROW, DR. CONNIE, 80, of Sunny Isles Beach, passed away Apr. 30, 2008. She was born Jan. 18, 1928 in Williamsburg, N.Y. A resident of S. Florida for more than 50 years, she received her Masters/PhD. in Family Counselling and Psychology from Columbia Pacific University and her Bachelors Degree from Barry University. She is survived by her loving daughter, Dr. Michele Morrow and her son Leonard Garett , as well as step-son John Joseph Morrow, step-daughters Michele Ann Wharton, Patricia Ann Stanley and Kathleen Irene Morrow; step- grandchildren Robyn Wharton, Lesha Reese, Daniel Stanley and Shawn Stanley; step great grandchildren Brady Reese, Justin and Alexis Stanley. A member of the board of Directors of many significant charitable organizations, Connie devoted most of her time thru the last 35 years to Sunflower Society which she founded and established in May 1971 to assist children and families with special needs. She will be well remembered for her community efforts which led to her election to the District Advisory Council for Sunny Isles Beach and then was elected to the first Sunny Isles Beach City Commission for a 4 year term during which time she created the Fashion Film, Entertainment and Production Council and served as Vice Mayor. Connie was appointed by Governor Rubin Askew to the Commission on the Status of Women for five communities, honored by the Women's Comittee of Greater Miami Opera Guild and selected as one of the 12 Outstanding Women of Dade County. She was author of the Dear Connie Advice Columns and she hosted the Dear Connie Radio Shows among other Talk Radio shows for 13 years. Her dynamic presence and loving personality will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Sunflower Society (305-299-6306), in Connie's name. A Celebration of her life will be held Noon Friday at the funeral home, with interment following at Lakeside Memorial Park Cemetery. Eternal Light Funeral Chapel 17250 W. Dixie Hwy. NMB (305) 948-9900 To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on May 1, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Connie Morrow

11 Entries

Michele Morrow

March 21, 2009

In Memory of my beloved mother Connie: Few persons if any measure up to my mother's quality of character and integrity, her brilliance and wisdom, her charisma and embracing love of all people and her dynamic, engaging personality. She was a true leader and innovative visionary who could make anything happen for a worthy cause. On a spiritual level she was ahead of her time and talked about things that are now being written about by others. Surely she is a high level master soul in our universe and I feel and always have felt privileged to have been her daughter. Her presence in my life is and will be missed greatly. I can only glean from all that I have learned from her and use her wisdom and example in my own life forthcoming until it is my time to unite with her spirit again. I pray for continued strength to overcome the void in my life that now exists for someone who I appreciated but still took for granted. I never dreamed this time would come so soon with so much more still in front of me to experience. I am grateful for having her as long as I did nonetheless. I embrace life knowing her spirit is on the other side looking out for me. How lucky I must be then. Mom, I love you so very much. I would have done anything to save you and I gave you my all. There was noone worth saving more than you not only because of our bond but because your soul lit up our planet and made the world rock. You did so much for others in need and for the community while giving credit to others. You also met each challenge that life gave you with a positive energy force and inner fortitude never doubting your belief in our supreme power and never breaking your connection to Him. Your insight, judgement and understanding of life went far beyond what others could comprehend. I love you with all my heart and soul. You will forever be missed and I will forever carry our bond of love with me.

Marsha Deakter

February 27, 2009

Dear Michele and family,
I was privileged to know Connie..her upbeat nature, beauty , warmth,intelligence and love of her family, friends and community made her a wonderful inspiration for us. It was as pleasure to have had Connie and her family join with my family for holiday dinners. The special mother daughter bond was wonderful to observe. The collective memories of all the lives she touched will keep her spirit alive.

Barbara Erdman

January 5, 2009

Dear Michele, Leonard and Family, I was so sorry to learn of your dear mother's passing. She was truly one of a kind and so special! She was a long time member of the Social Register of Greater Miami, a true lady. We used to have long telephone conversations and I always enjoyed hearing about her latest projects. We will all miss her. With deepest sympathy from Barbara Buhler Erdman, Editor Emerita of the "Blue Book".

Hilda Mitrani

June 4, 2008

Michele:

Your mother was a woman of many gifts including kindness, integrity and vision. Her dedication to the community was beneficial to all of us who live in South Florida. I am sorry for your loss and wish there were words to help you heal more quickly. I am thinking of you.

Oren Wunderman

May 7, 2008

Dear Michelle and Extended Family:

I am deeply saddened by Connie's death. She was a courageous, life-loving, erudite person who continually strove to enrich her life and that of those around her. She had wisdom, smarts and a personal drive that touched me when I worked with her for about one year on one of her radio shows. In her own way, she was an Old Soul and a deft Spiritual Teacher. RIP

Walter 'Jonah' Moriarty

May 3, 2008

Dear Michelle and Family-

What I learned from Connie, in radio and life is priceless.

It is safe to say that she inspired greatly- with a great sense of humor and irony (i.e. life), with neither quality ever upstaging the love and the pride she shared for (and about) her children.

She will always be missed.

As the former producer of her radio show, 'Good Life Radio', I recall Connie, on-air, asking the callers to call-in and "Tell us something that we don't know".

Always leaving room for learning. That is Dr. Connie Morrow.

Marilyn Gould

May 2, 2008

Dear Dr. M.
Please accept my sympathies in the loss of your mother.

Debbie Faloon

May 1, 2008

Dear Michelle and family,
We are sorry for your loss and not having the opportunity to have met your wonderful mother. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family members for your loved one.
Debbie & Bill Faloon

michelle marx

May 1, 2008

As one of Connie's Sunflowers a long time ago, I was always impressed with her great personality. She was at easy in many areas.
She would call me about the film production issues in her area, as I was working in production, and still am, for many years.
Connie was a special person.
Michelle Marx

Jean Pulcini

May 1, 2008

Dear Michele and family,
We have all lost an outstanding woman and friend. Connie and I go back to our early 20's and there are so many memoiries I shall carry in my heart with love.
I will miss hearing that beautiful voice and the wise words that came from her. She always joked that we would someday sit in our rocking chairs and have a few laughs. Connie was not a rocking chair kind of gal------she was a go getter and made things happen! We are all better people for having known her as a friend.
I shall miss you and cannot believe that you have left us. God needed a very special lady and he called you home.
Goodbye for now dear friend and may your journey be a peaceful one.

Gloria Stern

May 1, 2008

Dear Michelle and extended family...
I am deeply saddened to read this news.
Your mom will always be remembered....certainly by all who had the privilege to know her.
My heartfelt sympathy to you and her family.
Gloria Potashnick Stern

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