Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

The Pinecone | October 2023 • 3 • New Resident Bios written by resident, Peggy Reynolds Gatlin Get to know Kirby Pines' Over the years, BarbaraWorrell has becomewell acquainted with Kirby Pines, attending many social gatherings, alongside close friends that are current residents. Originally from Wildersville, Tennessee, Barbara moved to Memphis in 1961 before relocating to Collierville in 1978. She has spent the last 45 years in Collierville. Her creativity and intricate attention to detail reflects beautifully in her quilting. She has a special niche for sewing and is looking forward to sharing this hobby at Kirby Pines. Family is Barbara’s priority, and she is the proud grandmother to Emma and Connor. Her daughter, Melinda also lives locally. Barbara’s son, David recently passed away. A special holiday gathering with her family that she really looks forward to is Christmas, complete with chicken & dressing. An all-time southern favorite! Barbara worked for the U.S Post Office for 23 years as a Mail Clerk. Her travels included Switzerland and various cities, alongside her friends. We are thrilled for Barbara to be moving in, and timing couldn’t have been more perfect! She identified an apartment with a beautiful view and scenery just right for her. If you haven’t met this wonderful addition to our community, please make sure to say hello when you see her! Barbara Worrell Sarah & Roland Maddox Recently Roland and Sarah Maddox moved to Kirby Pines. Married for 61 years, they have 2 children and 5 grandchildren. They enjoy their family activities at the beach and hiking in the Smokies. Roland is a graduate of Ole Miss and Sarah graduated from Mississippi College. Their love of travel has taken them to Switzerland, Sweden, South Korea, and Roland has been to Guatamala. While at Ole Miss, Roland lettered in football. He has been very active in business, community and religious ventures. He served as President of the Memphis Home Builders Association, a member of The Billy Graham Crusade Committee, member and Chairman of the MLGW Board, trustee of the Sunday School Board of the SBC. Presently Roland serves on the Boards of "Love Worth Finding " ministries and Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. Sarah has written and published 7 books. In 1980, Sarah founded FLARE, a Christian women's advocacy organization. She has been a Bible teacher, women's ministry consultant and speaker for women's events throughout the south. In 2000, she served on the Billy Graham Crusade committee in Nashville. Roland's friends and associates describe him as a "man of integrity" while Sarah's friends might say she is a talker and one who keeps up with the world around her. You'll want to meet this interesting couple and after giving them a warm Kirby welcome invite them to get involved in our resident activities. They are a sure fit for our community and we are glad they chose Kirby Pines for this chapter in their life. NEW RESIDENTS