Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

Congratulations to our EMPLOYEE of the Month BARRY ROSSELL LPN Unit Manager After 13 years of employment, Barry Rossell's response to tasks asked of him is, “We just got to get it done". Mr. Rossell is flexible, dependable and a team player. He performs his tasks with a positive attitude. He is willing to help out in any area on Kirby’s campus. Family members and residents request him frequently and comment on how kind he is. We are proud that he is part of the Kirby team. - Anna Bradford, Operational Administrator • 8 • The Pinecone | September 2021 Describe yourself in five words: Always trying to be fair. What is something you are proud of: Instilling the value of hard work. What are your hobbies or interests: Landscaping. What is your favorite thing about your job: Satisfying one of the residents. What do you do for fun: Fishing and landscaping. What is your favorite food: Pinto beans. What is your favorite song: Ben by Michael Jackson. Describe Your Family: One daughter, three sons, seven grandchildren and we are all nuts about each other. What would you like people to know about you: I am very approachable, humble, respectful and down to earth. The ease of living, activities, caring staff. - Janice Wall The feeling of security within our campus. - Jenine Riddle Art and the people are so kind. - Helen Gaines Provides transportation where I need to go. - Rena Jirack The ease of living, activities, caring staff. - Janice Wall The wonderful people! - Guy & Connie Carter People who have made Kirby their home. - Janice Schlotfeldt The awesome residents of Kirby Pines. - John & Jody Sosh The spacious interior and grounds. - Bob & Barbara Fowler The people that are here. - Dennis Renick Helping Marketing and making new friends. - Fran Gentry Kind, caring, compassionate people. - Mary Louise South The caring staff and residents. - Dan & Judy Moffett No house or lawn maintenance. - Mary Stagg Good food, entertainment and security. - Alma Crone We are protected and cared for every day. - Virginia Herrin The activities. - Lucy Inkster The feeling of love and support by everyone. - Peggy Hogan The many nice people who live here. - Lee Brown It's a warm, welcoming, friendly home. - Carol Odom All the good friends I have made. -Marilyn Wray The feeling of family and care we receive. - Sylvia Statham The different forms of entertainment for all. - Nell Shelton We feel safe and secure here. - Lamar & Dorothy Hartzog The Library. - Mary Artman The beautiful campus and kind employees. - Beverly Hassell The great residents and dedicated staff. - Meryl Stewart Meeting new and old friends. - Mal & Jean Mauney The exceptional seniors and grounds. - Tracy & Betty Speake My lovely apartment, safe and secure. - Eloise Sattin The people. - Jan Thomson Friendly residents and beautiful grounds. - Berry & Betty Terry The very kind people and my apartment. - Pattye Rhodes Friendly, caring people. - Bertha Mae Newman The residents, I have made many new friends. - Joy Wernet Wonderful friends and a caring and courteous staff. - Lou Moore The people who live and work here. - George Courington The loving and caring residents and staff. - Doris Boyd Having Our Own Library. - Ruth Thurmond They take such good care of me. - Catherine Prewett The desserts, I should have moved in sooner! - David Walters The caring staff and friendly residents. - Sam & Ellie Bates My friends! - Peggy Reynolds Gatlin The entertainment and eating with friends. - Joyce Read Great bunch of people to spin a Covid lock up with. - John Davis The people who live and work here. - Jackie Gunther MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT KIRBY PINES IS: Here is how our longtime residents on our back pages answered this question