Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | April 2025 • 3 • New Resident Bios written by resident, Peggy Reynolds Gatlin Get to know Kirby Pines' NEW RESIDENTS We want to welcome Andy and Brenda Sippel to Kirby Pines from their former home in east Memphis. They have been married for almost 39 years and have a blended family of five children, 12 grandchildren and six great-grands. Andy graduated from Georgia Tech in 1962 with a degree in textile engineer- ing. He had a 62 year career in the sales field. After graduating from The Uni- versity of Memphis in 1962, Brenda taught for 30 years. Andy enjoys trout fishing on the White River, bass fishing and playing golf. Brenda likes reading, playing games, doing Sudoku, and crafting with her granddaughter. Together, the Sippels have enjoyed traveling to Colorado, Hilton Head Is- land, Boston, Massachusetts, and going on cruises. On their travels, Andy has collected match-box cars and Brenda has collected Snowbabies, crosses and angels. To stay active Andy exercises and plays golf. Brenda is looking forward to wa- ter aerobics and walking our beautiful campus. The Sippels are proud of their children and the blessing of many long lasting friendships. You'll want to find and meet this new couple and give them the warm Kirby WELCOME! Brenda & Andy Sippel Lynn & Ken Carver Ken and Lynn Carver come to Kirby Pines from their previous residence in Collierville, Tennessee. They have been married for 54 years, have two sons and one grandchild. Kenwas born in Jackson, Mississippi. He graduated fromMississippi State in 1968 with degrees in business administration and industrial sales management. He had a 25 year career as a general sales manager. Lynn went to Mississippi College for Women and Ole Miss. She graduated in 1979 with degrees in mathematics and accounting. Her career included teaching and working as a CPA at Fed Ex. Aveteran, Ken was a Major in the United States Army. He served in Vietnam. Ken and Lynn have been on mission trips to India, Haiti, Afghanistan, and Russia. They also enjoyed traveling to Alaska and Canada. Fishing, outdoor activities, freelance writing for magazines and college sports (especially Mississippi State Bulldogs) are Ken's interests and he and Lynn enjoy mystery books. We are elated Ken and Lynn chose Kirby Pines as their retirement home and look forward to meeting them. Give them a friendly hello and invite them to join in our many activities! Floyd Johnson Floyd Johnson was born in Shafer, Min- nesota and moved to Kirby Pines from his former home in Memphis. Floyd was a proud recipient of his BA Degree from The University of Minne- sota in 1961. His major was Agricultur- al Business Administration and he had a long career as a systems analyst at Gen- eral Mills and W.R. Grace. Traveling throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada have been Floyd's travel experiences. His favorite trips have been back to Minnesota for family reunions. "Last Cheaters Waltz" is Floyd's fa- vorite song. To stay active, Floyd en- joys dancing. He is looking forward to joining Kirby's line dancers and the ballroom dancing group. Most of his friends have come through his dance groups. We welcome Floyd to Kirby Pines with open arms and hope he is making the most of the many opportunities here to meet friends and stay active. Call a Kirby Pines LifeCare Advisor at 901.369.7340 if you're ready to join our family!