Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

Congratulations to our EMPLOYEE of the Month NICOLE CARLTON Estate Housekeeping Supervisor Excellence is not a skill but rather an attitude and that is what Nicole brings every day in her duties as an EVS Supervisor. She exceeds the expectations of her job and is committed to our residents. During this unexpected season we are experiencing as a company Nicole has remained focused, diligent and unwavering in her dedication to Kirby Pines. - Jada Mullins, Director of Environmental Services • 8 • The Pinecone | November 2020 Describe Your Family: I have the most loving, tight knit family a mother could ask for. Describe yourself in five words: Independent, Self-Motivated and Dependable What is something you are proud of: I am proud of each of my children. What do you do for fun: I like cooking and hanging out with my loved ones. What is your favorite thing about your job: Offering my physical as well as spiritual help to all I come in contact with. Do you have any hobbies or interests: Singing as I cook on any given Sunday is something I always look forward to. What is your favorite food: Shrimp and Lobster What is your favorite song: My Angel by Anita Baker What would you like people to know about you: I am a woman of strong faith. I have a testimony of God's healing power and love. I consider myself an overcomer and I give my all daily in appreciation to what has been given to me. From the many wonderful things from which to select, I am most thankful when Jeanette said yes to my marriage proposal. - Steve Martin My healthy family. The wonderful country we live in. Beautiful Kirby Pines with our welcoming friends and staff. I am a very happy and lucky person. - Merry LeShane I am very blessed to be here in this good place. The Kirby Pines family cares for us in happy times and in sad times. - DeDe Scott I am thankful to the good Lord for all the blessings He sends my way. - Shirley Anderson I am thankful for my family, my friends and neighbors at Kirby Pines and the security I feel when I’m out walking after dark. - Carolyn Lifland I am thankful that I live in a Christian community where I have met so many nice friends. I am thankful there are so many activities offered for our health, our growth and our entertainment. I am thankful that I don’t have to plan and cook meals ever again. - Flo Seward I am thankful for the people God has put into my life - Don Williams My wonderful family. My caring friends at Kirby Pines. My great medical team. I have so much to be thankful for, I don’t know where to start. - Margaret Edrington Mal and I are thankful we are at Kirby Pines. There is so much to keep us going even with social distancing. We are thankful we can “see and do” with other residents. - Jean Mauney Thankful for my health. Thankful for the security and safety that is felt living here. Thankful for my church, place of employment and America. - Donna Paine The joy of knowing God is in control and being a member of the Kirby Pines family. - Ken Hardin I am very grateful for the friendly residents and the staff always willing to help! - Malloy Kline I am grateful for family and friends, especially one named Sydney Wagner who calls me every morning to make sure I am OK. - Martha Gardiner This has been a difficult year, but during sheltering in place and social distancing I have had much time to reflect on the things for which I am thankful. God loves me, family, friends and a safe place to live. - Barbara Lipsey First, I am thankful for my long lasting wife and all that she has meant to me. I am thankful for a place like Kirby Pines where you can live in peace and comfort - Joe Jackson Family, friends, food, our country, shelter, sunrises, sunsets, breath, life, safe living conditions, flowers, trees, good health, Kirby Pines, God, Jesus, salvation and hope of eternity in Heaven - Sydney Wagner Moving toKirby Pines is the best gift I have givenmyself.The employees loving care and thoughtfulness has made my time here feel like home. - Virginia Herrin I am most thankful that we live in a place like Kirby Pines where we have everything we really need without having to go out at a time like this for anything. Kirby Pines is THE MOST! - Nita Heffernan Residents of Kirby Pines