Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | January 2024 • 3 • New Resident Bios written by resident, Peggy Reynolds Gatlin Get to know Kirby Pines' Anative of Golden, Mississippi, JoAnn moved to Memphis after graduating from Belmont, High School. She comes to Kirby Pines from her home in Eads, Tennessee. Jo Ann and her late husband, Eron (Red Dog) were married for 69 years and had one daughter. Their daughter, Sherrye, died of cancer. Jo Ann has 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grands she adores and the feeling is mutual. Jo Ann was employed at Central Church in 1971 and retired after serving there for 52 years. She says she has held every job in the church except preacher and choir director. This busy lady has been involved in many adult ministries beyond the church. She served in different positions at The Mid-South Fair, She volunteers at the Delta Fair, and she was president of the Council on Aging to name a few of her endeavors. Jo Ann continues to be involved in activities to protect and improve the lives of senior adults. Jo Ann loves sports and not just as a fan. She played basketball in high school and became a bowler as an adult. Her team won the Tennessee State Championship and Jo Ann won the 600 Singles championship. Her love of football led to her involvement in the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. The Ole Miss Rebel Club has gained much of her attention. She and her late husband rarely missed a game. We are elated that Jo Ann has chosen Kirby Pines for this chapter in her life. Her knowledge and experiences will be an asset to our community. Find Jo Ann and get acquainted soon, her work experiences and involvement in the community makes her a sure fit for Kirby Pines. Welcome Jo Ann! Jo Ann Harris Mary Lee & Carl Boggs Recently Carl and Mary Lee Boggs moved to Kirby Pines from their home in Collierville, Tennessee. Married for 12 years, they are very proud of their blended family of five children, ten grandchildren and five great-grands. Carl had a successful career in sales and Mary Lee graduated from Lambuth College and taught school in Shelby County for 20 years. A veteran, Carl served in the United States Army. To stay active, the Boggs enjoy bicycling (stationary and the real thing). Mary Lee enjoys playing Bridge and they both play Spades. Moving to Kirby Pines in the middle of basketball season is a good time to make new friends. Carl is a University of Kentucky fan and Mary Lee is a Memphis Tigers' fan. They should find many fellow residents to watch games with on these cold winter days. Their traveling has included trips to Alaska, Hawaii, and Germany. We are so happy to welcome the Boggs to Kirby Pines. Give them a warm Kirby welcome and invite them to particpate in our many activities. They should be a good fit for our retirement community and make new friends quickly! NEW RESIDENTS