Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | April 2021 • 3 • welcome to 3535 Kirby Road • Memphis, TN 38115 New Resident Bios written by resident, Peggy Gatlin Elizabeth Pell moved to Kirby Pines in early January, 2021, she felt like it was already home since she had many friends from her church, Christ United Methodist, living here. Born in Jackson, Tennessee, Elizabeth moved to Mem- phis after graduating from Louisiana College and a earn- ing a Master’s Degree in Bio-Chemistry from Louisiana State University in 1961. She began her career at St. Jude Children’s Hospital as a research technologist shortly after making her move to Memphis. Elizabeth considers her greatest accomplish- ment, working at St Jude for 50 years. She retired as a Senior Research Technologist. It must be very reward- ing to know she worked all those years striving closer to finding a cure for cancer. Elizabeth’s friends describe her as dependable and faithful. She enjoys reading and writing poetry, knit- ting, music, and theater. As a writer of poetry, Elizabeth was named “The Poet Laureate” by the Poetry Society of Tennessee. Going to the Canada Expo in 1969 and a trip to see beautiful San Antonio in 1968 are the most memorable travel experiences Elizabeth has had. Elizabeth is enjoying her new home, especially the li- brary. She found a book that noted her accomplishments. She’ll certainly be an asset to the poetry group. We are happy Elizabeth has chosen Kirby Pines for this chapter of her life. Extend her a welcoming heart and make her feel at home. E l i zabe t h Pe l l J oAnn & De l Me r ce r Married for 38 years, Del and Jo moved from their previous home in Germantown. Del received a B.S. Degree in Education from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Jo has a degree in English from The University of Memphis. Del worked in investments at Vining Sparks-IBG for 31 years, retiring as senior vice-president. Jo worked in positions of administrative assistant or as executive secretary for various businesses. In retirement, Jo is enjoying reading novels especially John Grisham and David Baldacci while Del enjoys watching sports, mainly The University of Alabama. Together they like to walk and play golf. Del likes to tell about his hole-in-one at Colonial Golf Course in east Memphis. Their travels have included seven cruises. Del’s favorite destination was a golf trip to Scotland, a golfer’s dream, with his golf buddies and a nephew. Del and Jo should find a number of friends at Kirby to share their various interests. As we return to our new normal and the weather warms up, this active couple will be out and about so extend to them a warm Kirby Pines welcome and make them glad they chose us for their new home.