Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

Congratulations to our CHAMPIONS of the Month Colesha has worked for Kirby Pines 19 years with perfect attendance and loyalty to residents. She is willing to help even when it's outside of her scope of duties. She often picks up shifts, just to help others. Colesha loves the residents with compassion and care, we are lucky to have her on our team. - Anna Bradford, Healthcare Administrator • 8 • The Pinecone | September 2025 Certified Nursing Assistant COLESHA CROSS Describe Your Family: We are a loving, affectionate and supportive family. Describe yourself in five words: Kind, compassionate, helpful, dependable, energetic. What do you do for fun: Enjoy moments with grandkids, travel, play games, watch movies, etc. Do you have any hobbies: Crossword puzzles and biking. What is your favorite thing about your job: I enjoy being a part of this team, knowing I can provide work ethic and care. Favorite food: Pasta Pets: A pomeranian and a rottweiler Favorite song: Goodness of God by Ce Ce Winans What is something you are proud of: Thankful and blessed for the success and years I have been at Kirby Pines. What would you like people to know about you: I put God first, I am a hard working, responsible, caring person, down to earth and full of life. Describe Your Family: Married 16 years, have three sons, one daughter and a grandchild. Describe yourself in five words: Nice, helping, responsible, reliable, dedicated. What do you do for fun: Go on outings with my kids. Do you have any hobbies: I like watching TV. What is your favorite thing about your job: My coworkers. They make my day. Favorite food: Hamburgers Favorite song: I Think I Love Her by Gucci Mane What is something you are proud of: I'm proud of my kids. I think they are special. What would you like people to know about you: That I might look mean sometimes, but I'm actually a very caring and helping soul if I can. Parnell never says no. He is quick to jump in and help whenever and wherever and he does it with a smile. The guy is always moving and working hard. He has been dependable and loyal after 18 years with Kirby Pines and he is still going strong! His unbelieveable work ethic is something to be admired. - Chef Harold Morris, Director of Culinary Kirby Pines enjoyed helping resident Pat Calhoun celebrate her recent marriage to Jerry Todd. The two have known each other for many years through Bellevue Baptist Church. 60 friends from their Sunday school class and Kirby Pines shared in wishing the newlyweds well at a reception on August 8th in the Performing Arts Center. We wish them well in their new life together. Congratualtions PAT CALHOUN & JERRY TODD Culinary Receiving PARNELL POLK