Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | November 2023 • 3 • New Resident Bios written by resident, Peggy Reynolds Gatlin Get to know Kirby Pines' We want to welcome Lee and Merle Todd to Kirby Pines from their home in Germantown, Tennessee. Lee is in Independent Living and Merle is in Job's Way. Married for 62 years, they are the parents of two children and the blessed grandparents of three granddaughters. Lee graduated from The University of Tennessee at Martin with a degree in agriculture. Merle graduated from Texas Woman's University with a B.S. in nursing. Merle had a career in nursing while Lee did a "little bit of a lot of things" as he describes it. He worked 20 years with the Southern Cotton Ginners Association as executive vice-president. He also worked for Progressive Farmer and Southern Living magazines in sales. Lee is a veteran of the National Guard. He served in Fort Knox and Fort Jackson. Farming and deer hunting continue to be an important part of Lee's life with weekly trips to his family farm in Bell's Tennessee. Merle was active as a volunteer in civic activities and at Baptist Collierville Hospital. Their Love of traveling took the Todds to many of the usual destinations as well as Nepal, South Africa, New Zealand, Vietnam, Tibet, and many others. You may see Lee around the campus with Merle, if you do, give them a warm Kirby welcome. We are so glad to have them as new additions to our retirement community. Lee Todd Pat & Paul Nave Moving from Marion, Arkansas, Paul and Pat have chosen Kirby Pines for this chapter of their life. Married for 58 years, the Naves have two children, six grandchildren and three great grands. Paul went to The University of Memphis and lowa State University earning his B.S. Degree in Organic Chemistry. He was a professor of chemistry at Arkansas State and at retirement he was chairman of the department. Pat earned a B.A. in history and an MS degree in accounting after going to The University of Memphis and Arkansas State University. After being a "stay at home mom", Pat worked as a C.P.A. in various positions at Fed EX. Together Paul and Pat enjoy music, genealogy, traveling and Bible study. They also like doing crossword puzzles and history. The Nave's travels include U.S.A., Europe, Asia, Canada, Africa, Russia, Mexico, and many, many other destinations. For sure, they must have interesting tales of their traveling experiences. Christmas is the Nave's favorite holiday. They should enjoy their first Christmas here at Kirby. Pat has a Dickens Village and a Fontanini Nativity to display in her new home. We are elated Paul and Pat chose Kirby Pines as their retirement home. When you meet them, invite them to get involved in our many activities here at Kirby. NEW RESIDENTS