Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | March 2023 • 3 • New Resident Bios written by resident, Peggy Reynolds Gatlin Get to know Kirby Pines' Born in Seminole, Oklahoma, Edward Everett, better known as Ed, recently moved to Kirby Pines from Germantown, Tennessee. He and his late wife, Sheila, were the parents of four children and ED is proud of his five grand children and his one great-grand. Ed graduated from The University of Oklahoma with a B.S. degree in 1965, he received his Masters degree in 1969. He had a 45-year career in human resources management and consulting. He worked at hospitals in Oklahoma City, Little Rock, Memphis and Chicago. Photography, woodworking, fishing, camping, Jeeping and off-road 4 wheeling are a few of Ed's hobbies. Dr. Lloyd C. Douglas is Ed's favorite author and 2 of his favorite books are Magnificent Obsession and Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal. These books impacted Ed's entire life. He is also a fan of Mary Beth Carlson's piano music and in the fall he enjoys rooting for the Oklahoma Sooners. His travels have taken him from coast to coast of The United States and his favorite stops were the family trips to Disney World and El Tovar Hotel in Grand Canyon National Park. Welcome Ed! We are sure you will have plenty opportunities to make many new friends based on your hobbies and interests. We are so glad you are at Kirby Pines for this chapter in your life. Ed Everett Patricia Brown We are pleased to welcome Patricia Brown from her previous home in East Memphis. Born in Gardendale, Alabama. Married for 47 years, she and her late husband had two children and she has five grandchildren. After studying at three universities: University of Alabama Birmingham, University of Texas, and University of Maryland, Pat was very proud to receive her degree in Early Childhood Education. She had a 17 year career as a kindergarten teacher in North Little Rock, Arkansas where she also trained new kindergarten teachers. Pat has traveled throughout The United States and visited many locations in Europe and Canada. To stay active Pat likes to walk and her hobbies include knitting, crocheting, sewing and reading. She knits items for the Cancer Center and her favorite author is Nicholas Sparks. Her collections include pretty rocks, plants, and clothes. When it comes to sporting events, Pat is an Arkansas Razorback. We are glad Patricia has decided to make Kirby Pines her home! If you happen to see her out walking or in the dining room, make sure you extend to her a big Kirby) welcome! NEW RESIDENTS