Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | April 2023 • 3 • New Resident Bios written by resident, Peggy Reynolds Gatlin Get to know Kirby Pines' Martha "Marty" McKee moved to Kirby Pines from her former home in Germantown, Tennessee. She is almost a lifelong Memphian, only living elsewhere when her late husband, Jim, was in the U.S. Army. She and Jim were high school sweethearts at Treadwell High School, marrying after he graduated from Vanderbilt University. They were married for 60 years. At Treadwell, Marty was named the "Neatest Girl" in the senior class. Upon meeting her you will find she is a neat lady. Marty served as one of the original hostesses at Baptist Hospital on Madison Avenue, working in patient relations. She later worked at Memphis Light Gas and Water in customer relations. Before moving to Kirby Pines, Marty had a collection of dolls but in the process of downsizing she only kept a special China doll made by a friend with Marty's blond curls. Art is Marty's special talent. Her paintings are outstanding and she has many of them displayed in her new Kirby Pines home. She is especially proud of winning an art award at Louisiana State University for one of her paintings. You'll want to find Marty and give her a warm Kirby welcome. She is looking forward to making new friends and getting involved in our resident programs. Marty McKee Ernie & Laura Leuenberger We want to welcome Ernie and Laura Leuenberger to Kirby Pines. They have moved from Oak Ridge North, Texas, a suburb of Houston. Married for 48 years, they are the parents to three sons; Eric, Bryan, and Josh. They are also the proud grandparents to nine grandchildren. Ernie and Laura graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1975. Ernie majored in business and had a 46 year career in oil and gas administration. He worked with Amoco and Anadarko as a supervisor. Laura's degree was in education and she was a kindergarten teacher for 24 years. Ernie's interests are in retirement/financial planning and investment strategies which keep him busy. He also is a collector of Morgan and Franklin silver coins and Lionel O-Scale trains. Laura's life is quite busy with her love of card making and Bible art journaling. She is very creative and shares her craft by teaching classes. Laura experienced traveling at a young age when her father was stationed in England for 3 years. She also visited Norway and France. Laura and Ernie have been on cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska and Hawaii. The Leuenbergers are very proud of their careers and their family. Now, they have chosen Kirby Pines for the latest chapter in their lives. You have probably met this friendly couple because they are already very involved in our Kirby lifestyle. Glad you're here! NEW RESIDENTS