Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

Get to know Kirby Pines' We want to welcome Richard and Marcia Fraley from their former home in Hernando, Mississippi. They have also lived in Ohio and Houston, Texas. They are looking forward to celebrating their 60th Anniversary this September. They have been blessed with 2 children (1 deceased) and 2 grandchildren. Richard graduated from Ohio State in 1964 with a degree in chemistry. He had a 53 year career as a formulation chemist. Marcia earned her nursing degree from Akron University School of Nursing. Her 50 year career as a registered nurse was at several hospitals, the last of which was Baptist DeSoto. The Fraleys have many interests and hobbies. Richard enjoys woodworking, gardening and designing patios in outdoor areas. He also works out and he Marcia are interested in history documentaries. Marcia stays busy with working out, sewing, baking and container gardening. Richard and Marcia have traveled to England, Scotland, Greece, Italy, Australia and many other places. Their favorite was the Viking Cruise to France; Paris and Normandy. The Fraleys are a sure fit for Kirby Pines. You may run into this active couple taking a walk, gardening or exercising. We are delighted they chose us for this chapter of their lives. Give them a warm welcome and make them feel right at home. Richard & Marcia Fraley Ricky & Barbara Burk Ricky and Barbara Burk moved to Kirby Pines from their previous residence in Arlington, Tennessee. Ricky was born in Sunflower County, Mississippi and Barbara was born in Norfolk, Virginia. They have been married 52 years. Ricky earned a degree in speech pathology in 1968. He became a board certified specialist in the treatment of fluency and fluency disorders, also known as stuttering. He is proud of the success he has had helping people who stutter. He continues to work with clients. Barbara graduated from Delta State University with an education degree. She was a librarian in Mississippi schools and at Bellevue Baptist Church School. Her career was from 1969 through 2000. The Burks favorite destination to travel is the Smokey Mountains. Since photography is Ricky's hobby, he probably has many wonderful pictures of our east Tennessee vacation mecca. Be sure to extend a warm welcome to the Burks. Share with them the joys of living here at Kirby Pines. We want them to enjoy our beautiful campus and get to know their friendly neighbors. We are so glad they chose our beautiful community for their new home! NEW RESIDENTS The Pinecone | June 2024 • 3 • New Resident Bios written by resident, Peggy Reynolds Gatlin