Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | December 2023 • 3 • New Resident Bios written by resident, Peggy Reynolds Gatlin Are you or a family member ready to enjoy retirement living? Call a Kirby Pines LifeCare Advisor at 901.369.7340 and join our family today! Get to know Kirby Pines' Bob and Markanna recently moved to Kirby Pine Retirement Community from their home inGermantown, Tennessee. On the 30th of November, the Smalls celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Their marriage has been blessed with four children (one son passed away), seven grandchildren and three great-grands. Bob worked 34 years with Chevrolet Motor Division. He retired as District Manger. Markanna was a stay at home Mom while the children were at home. In recent years,she pursued her love of flower gardening and crafts. The Smalls enjoy line dancing and traveling. They have traveled throughout the United States including Hawaii and Alaska. Additionally, they have traveled to Canada and Mexico. We are happy to have Bob and Markanna as our new neighbors. Hopefully they will get involved in our resident programs without delay, especially line dancing, the travel group, and others. Find them, and extend our warm Kirby Pines welcome. Markanna & Bob Small Pat & Don Meiners We are happy to welcome Don and Pat Meiners to our Kirby Pines' new residents list. They have moved from their previous home in Jackson, Mississippi. Married for 66 years, the Meiners are parents of two sons, Charles and Christopher. They also have been blessed with two grandchildren to dote over. An electrical engineering graduate of Mississippi State University, Don began his professional career in electric utility. He retired as CEO of Entergy Mississippi. Pat earned her degree after attending Mississippi University for Women and Belhaven University. She was an elementary teacher at Jackson Academy. A veteran of the U.S. Army Security Agency. Don was a 1* Lieutenant and was assigned to Ft. Devens, Massachusetts and Ft. Huachuca, Arizona. Don and Pat enjoy keeping up with Mississippi State sports. At Kirby Pines, Don is looking forward to pursuing his oil painting skills and Pat will find her new neighbors share in her love of playing bridge. The Meiners have many travel memories. Their destinations include England, China, Russia, Egypt, Scotland, France and Venice. Christmas is the favorite holiday of the Meiners, they should enjoy all the Christmas activities at Kirby Pines. Seek them out and invite them to join in all of the merry making during this holiday time. Welcome, to your first Kirby Christmas! NEW RESIDENTS