Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | August 2025 • 3 • Get to know Kirby Pines' NEW RESIDENTS The Kirksceys moved to Kirby Pines from their former home in Germantown, Tennessee. They will celebrate their 57th wedding anniversary in August and they have 2 children, Elizabeth and Jonathan. Jerry earned his degrees in science and accounting from the University of TennesseeandWashingtonUniversity inSt. Louis, Missouri. His 43 year professional career included being an electrical engineer with McDonald Aircraft Company and a CPA with Price Waterhouse. Beverly had a career in education after graduating from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. Traveling created many lasting memories for the Kirksceys. Their destinations included England, Scotland, Ireland, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Turkey and other interesting places. Jerry's love of music led him to start the "band" in 1974. The name has changed from Germantown Summer Band to River City Community Band to Memphis Wind Symphony to River City Concert Band. A highlight from Jerry's time with the "band" was going to London to play in the New Year's parade. Beverly served as PEO president. She loved being a mother and raising her children and teaching. She has followed many of her former students become successful in their careers and life choices. We are happy Jerry and Beverly chose Kirby Pines for their new home. So if you see them out and about, give them a big Kirby hello and get to know them. Jerry & Beverly Kirkscey Sue Binnie Sue Binnie was born in Corina, California and recently moved from her home in Raleigh, Tennessee. Sue earned her degree in mid-management logistics from Southwest Tennessee Community College. Her career path included drafting, design work, tech writing, warehouse manager, human resources and 10 years as a Medicaid Agent. She retired in December 2024. To stay active, Sue likes to volunteer where she is needed. She has interests in classic cars, photography, sports, and theatre. Her friends describe her as dependable, loyal, fun, adventurous and diverse. Sue is a good fit for our Kirby Pines lifestyle. When you get acquainted with Sue, you will immediately make a new friend if you ask her about the spelling of her last name. She has an interesting story about a "famous comic" of yesteryears. Sue has traveled toWashington state, Utah, throughout California and cruised from Florida to the Panama Canal. Her favorite travel experience is one when a travel group included a chef who convinced them to go to dinner and each person ordered a different entree, then they shared the many dishes. We are pleased to welcome Sue to our Kirby Pines community. She is a welcome addition to our list of volunteers with her work experience and commitment to helping others. Get acquainted with Sue soon, she is anxious to make new friends. Margaret & Charles Hubbert Charles and Margaret Hubbert moved to Kirby Pines from their home in Memphis and have been married for 55 years. Charles has multiple degrees from Missis- sippi College, University of Mississippi, University of Mississippi Med School, University of Memphis, and Memphis Theological Seminary. He is definitely a lifetime learner, earning his Medical De- gree and a Bachelor's Degree in Music. He has had a 62 year career as a physician. Margaret graduated fromMillsaps College with a major in Elementary Education. She taught in several schools. Together, the Hubberts traveled to Israel, Egypt and the Middle East with a knowl- edgeable minister. They spent 3 months in Zambia, Africa and made other trips to Europe, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, the Philippines and Honduras. Collectors, they have Kachina dolls and Native American everything, such as jew- elry, pots, and pans. Charles won the "Bent Needle" award and graduate Cum Laude in his multiple de- grees. Margaret earned an award for her work in a prison ministry. She has volun- teered in the WKNO auctions and served as a volunteer with the Johnson Auxiliary at the MED. Charles' friends describe him as empathet- ic, ethical, and dependable while Margaret is described as funny, kind and has a great sense of humor. They sound like a perfect Kirby Pine's couple. If you see the Hubberts around Kirby, be sure to welcome them.