Nation This Kentucky couple did everything together for 56 years. Then one of them died alone of COVID-19. January 29, 2021 Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal Comments Off on This Kentucky couple did everything together for 56 years. Then one of them died alone of COVID-19. Dave and Shirley Kelly had been together for 56 years when he died from COVID-19 this summer. Now she's trying to adjust to life without him.