Anne Morrow

Anne Morrow has passed away peacefully surrounded by those who loved her most - her loving husband, Charles,and her beloved dog Sadie, both of whom never left her side in Anne’ final days. Anne’s death occurred after a valiant fight with ALS. She fought the affliction with an amazing inner strength, a phenomenal outlook, dignity, grace and a beautiful smile. Despite her declining condition in her final year of life, Anne never stopped living each day as fully as possible. Anne Morrow was born on Sept. 18, 1945, at 7:30 a.m., in High Point, N.C. She died on April 29, 2018, at 8:45 a.m. in Daytona Beach, Fla., at the Halifax Hospice Care facility in Ormond Beach, Fla. She was the daughter of Peter David Morrow, a charter member of the AFLAC Corporation and a long serving member of AFLAC Board of Director, and Mary Francis (Hollenbeck) Morrow of North Carolina. Anne’s childhood home for many years was on top of Lookout Mountain, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Beginning from a young age, and continuing throughout her lifetime, Anne was deeply involved in working with charities and community service. Even when Anne could no longer dance and play music for residents of retirement homes and assisted living facilities, she stayed committed to her life’s calling of, giving of oneself. There was one other thing that Anne did throughout her life - dance. It was out dancing one day that she met her one true love.The man who came to stay and danced his way into her heart was her soul mate, her husband, Charles Paul McGary. They met on the dance floor at Do Dah’s Dance Hall in 1991. Anne married Charles McGary on Oct. 24, 2017. When she finished high school, she returned to her beloved Tennessee, and enrolled in Bristol University, located in Bristol Tennessee.Anne graduated from Bristol University with degrees in both Business and Horsemanship. After college Anne was married twice. From her first marriage, she gave birth to a daughter, Sharon Anne Petryczanko on April 12, 1967, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Her second marriage produced a son, John Allen Trefry, III on Nov. 7, 1973, in Columbus, Ga. In the 1980s, Anne moved to West Palm Beach, Fla. While living there she was first employed as a bank teller at Barnett Bank. Anne subsequently worked at the Social Security, U.S. Customs, and U.S. Department of Agriculture offices in the area. Anne was a patriot and truly believed in God and her country. When Anne wasn’t performing, you could find her on the tennis courts, playing pickle ball, spending time with her animals or out dancing for fun. Anne was an avid tennis player and competed professionally for a time. Anne was in a Pickle Ball League in Ormond Beach, and held dear her friends and friendships from the league.Anne also had a great love ofanimals, and had a very special place in her heart for her horses and her beloved dogs: Nicholas, Cricket, Cuckoo and Sadie. Many things can be said about Anne. She was a true Southern lady. Known to friends and acquaintances as warm, beautiful, caring, Anne exemplified hospitality. Her loving kindness would always shine through, revealing her charm, warmth and Godly demeanor. Anne was soft spoken, had such integrity and grace, and she was always friendly to everybody. Always well dressed and well-spoken, Anne had an air of elegance and refinement about her. She touched so many people's lives in a positive way. But along with all of her genteel qualities, Anne was resilient and determined to make life work. When people looked beneath the well-mannered surface, they found a lady who possessed strength, faith, courage and principles. Anne’s strength and courage was clear, even in her last days. The Friday before Anne went to Hospice, she was volunteering at the Riviera Assisted Living Home in Holly Hill. It was so typical of her generous, caring, loving nature. This beautiful lady departed from life in the same manner as she arrived - quietly, gently, and on a bright early morning. Anne’s time in the world was certainly a life worth living. Anne was predeceased by her parents, Peter David Morrow and Mary Francis (Hollenbeck) Morrow; her sister, Marilyn Morrow Giacometti and her husband, Tom. Anne is survived by her husband, Charles Paul McGary; a daughter, Sharon Petryczanko; a son, John A. Trefry; her daughters, Tammy Jean Evans, Charlee Ann McGary and Jennifer Jo McGary; her sister-in-laws, Robin McGary Gerzina and Patricia McGary Orlaska; and her cousin, John Hollenbeck. A memorial service will be held on May 29, 2018, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Ormond Beach Center for the Performing Arts. The address is 399 N US 1, Ormond Beach, Fla.