At age 82, Mrs. Dorothy Lee Morrow departed this life on October 22, 2009, but not before leaving an indelible mark on the St. Louis community.
Known for her humble and humorous spirit, Mrs. Morrow dedicated over 35 consecutive years of volunteer service to the local United Negro College Fund office, serving as a founding member of the local fundraising campaign. In 1997, she and her husband, the late Johnnie Morrow, shared UNCF’s coveted Keeper of the Flame and Volunteer of the Year awards for their untiring work to raise funds to educate young people.
Morrow received a Ph.D. in Behavioral Disability from Saint Louis University, a Masters in Education and Black History from Webster University, and a B.S. from Lane College in Jackson, TN in Elementary, Secondary and Physical Education.
She taught and was an Assistant Principal for several years in the East St. Louis public school system.
She was a life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. (Gamma Omega Chapter) and the NAACP. She was also an active member of the Top Ladies of Distinction, and the Order of Eastern Star. She was granted many other awards and certifications throughout her lifetime.
Dorothy will be forever remembered and cherished by her son, LaVert (JoAnn) Morrow, M.D.; daughter LeNee M. Morrow; grandchildren Jahi M. Morrow, Hamidi N. (Brandiss) Morrow, Jamila N. Morrow, M.D., and KaMaria L. Morrow; two brothers, four sisters, and many other relatives and friends, including UNCF staff and volunteers.