Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | May 2025 • 3 • New Resident Bios written by resident, Peggy Reynolds Gatlin Get to know Kirby Pines' NEW RESIDENTS Nancy Wark has moved to Kirby Pines from her previous home in east Mem- phis. She was born in Dayton, Ohio and grew up in Massapequa Long Island, New York. She is the proud mother of two children and two grandchildren. A graduate of Nazareth College in Rochester, New York, Nancy earned a degree in Speech Pathology. She served as President/Pathologist of Nancy H. Wark and Associates for 45 years. Nancy's hobbies and interests include reading, hiking, bird watching, home improvement/decorating and garden- ing. Her past travels have included England, France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Holland and New England, California, Idaho in the United States. Nancy is a member of the Zonta Club, she serves as chair of the Memphis chapter of The Tennessee Trails Asso- ciation, and she enjoys her book clubs. Nancy use to collect pottery and contin- ues to collect art. A very active person, Nancy hikes and participates in aerobics, yoga, and pi- lates. You will want to meet Nancy, her many travels and interests make her a true fit for our Kirby Pines lifestyle. We are happy to have Nancy as a new neighbor and hope she will soon be involved in our many resident programs. Nancy Wark Ronny & Betty Copeland Ronny and Betty Copeland come to Kirby Pines from their previous home in Memphis. Before Memphis, they lived in Austin, Texas. Married for 58 years, they have three children and 10 grandchildren. Ronny graduated in 1970 from Harding University with a degree in Physical Education and Health. He was a coach and teacher with the Memphis City Schools. Betty also graduated from Harding University with a degree in Home Economics. She was a teacher and administrator with HardingAcademy for 42 years. Camping at Fall Creek Falls in middle Tennessee when the children were young is a fond family memory. The Copelands have visited many of the state and national parks out west. Ronny's traveling also included a trip to the summer Olympics in 1996 inAtlanta. He hopes to go to LosAngeles in 2028 when the U.S.A. host the Olympics again. Keeping up with the grandchildren's sports and other activities keep Ronny and Betty busy. They enjoy walking and reading. We are so glad the Copelands have chosen Kirby Pines for their retirement home and hopefully they feel right at home! If you see them around Kirby, give them a friendly hello and invite them to join our many activities. Nancy Pickett We are pleased to welcome Nancy Pickett from her previous residence in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. She was born in Union City, Tennessee and has three children and two grandchildren. A graduate of The University of Tennessee, she earned a BS Degree in pharmaceuticals in 1974. She had a 37 year career as a pharmacist. Nancy's hobbies include doing puzzles, playing Bridge and being a grandmother. She also enjoys walking, yoga, and light exercise classes. Easter and Christmas are Nancy's favorite holidays and has fond memories of celebrating these holidays with her extended family. She is a fan of U of M basketball and UT basketball and football. Nancy enjoys traveling and has traveled throughout the United States including the GrandTetons and the Grand Canyon. She has also visited many other states from out west to the east coast. We are pleased to welcome Nancy to our Kirby Pines family! Her friends describe her as sweet, caring, inquisitive and generous. Sounds like Nancy is a welcome addition to our community with her work experience and her commitment to helping others. Get acquainted with Nancy soon!