Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | August 2021 • 3 • welcome to 3535 Kirby Road • Memphis, TN 38115 New Resident Bios written by resident, Peggy Reynolds Gatlin Born in Merced, California, Cindi Wingfield comes to Kirby Pines from her previous residence in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Her life experiences between California and Mississippi contribute to an interesting story. The daughter of a U.S. Air Force General, she has trav- eled and lived throughout the world. She describes her- self as a “Third World Child” with a “World View.” Other than North America, some of the locations Cin- di has traveled or lived include Africa, Asia, Europe, Israel, and Taiwan. She graduated from high school in Hong Kong. Cindi earned her degree in nursing and became a reg- istered nurse and office manager of various clinics for over 30 years. She had a lifetime of helping patients, mothering her five children and being a grandparent to five grandchildren. She considers her proudest accom- plishment in life to be her heartfelt service and caring for others. In retirement Cindi enjoys gardening, reading, acrylic painting and creating artistic projects with resin. When meeting Cindi, you will be drawn toward her outgoing personality. She describes herself as eccentric, colorful and a hippie. We are happy to welcome Cindi to her new home at Kirby Pines. Get acquainted with Cindi and invite her to become a volunteer in the many opportunities we have at Kirby to serve each other. She will be an added plus to our active lifestyle. Ci nd i Wi ng f i e l d J ean & Raymond Ha r ve l l Married for 67 years, Ray and Jean are now making their home at Kirby Pines. They moved from their previous home in the Cordova area of Memphis. The Harvells have two children and are the doting grandparents to eight grandchildren and eleven great- grands. Family gatherings at the Harvells must be lively occasions. As graduates of Treadwell High School in Memphis, Ray and Jean have several friends living here at Kirby Pines. Ray was self-employed in his own packaging business, Ray Harvell and Associates. Jean worked in the insurance business before becoming and mother and homemaker. Having served in the Air Force Reserve for eight years, Ray is a veteran. He likes to play golf and Jean likes to bowl. To stay active they walk, they should find much enjoyment walking our beautiful campus. Traveling has contributed to many memories for Ray and Jean. Their extensive travel destinations include Australia, England, and the Holy Land. They have also taken numerous cruises. In 1983, Ray served as Potentate of the Al Chymia Shrine Temple in Memphis. Ray was drawn to the Shriners because of their hospital charities. Welcome to Kirby Pines, your new home! Enjoy all of our amenities and even though you already have friends here, you’ll be making many new ones due to your friendly and energetic personalities.