Volume 40, No. 2
A Community of Life and Living! A Publication of Magnolia Manor Senior Living
Every issue of this magazine focuses on our Mission, Vision and Values. These are the headings that appear at the top of each new article. In this issue, you will see once again that we strive to be faithful to these foundational statements. Our Mission says that we serve through love and support for a lifetime. That service takes many forms. In this issue you’ll learn that three of our Maintenance Directors became OSHA certified. Why is that important? Because in the rapidly changing world of government guidelines, this certification is really about learning how to keep our residents and employees safer.
Magnolia Manor, Inc.
OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2018
Active Trustees Mr. James R. Buchanan, Jr. Mr. Russ Carreker Mr. Ed Collier Mrs. Ann Harris Mr. Mark Johnson, Chairman Mr. Will Peterson, IV. Mr. Chuck Reeves, Vice Chairman Mr. Charles Ray Sheffield Mrs. Edie Vinson Mr. Hal Weathers Mrs. Jean Wheeler, Secretary Executive Committee Chairman–Mr. Mark Johnson Vice Chairman–Mr. Chuck Reeves Secretary–Mrs. Jean Wheeler Emeritus Members Rev. J. William Dupree Mrs. Betty D. Pope Dr. James T. Trice, Jr. Ex-Officio Members Bishop Lawson Bryan Resident Bishop, South Georgia Conference Rev. Henry Bass South Central District Superintendent Dr. Buddy Cooper Northwest District Superintendent Rev. Doreen Smalls Southwest District Superintendent Dr. Rick Lanford North Central District Superintendent Rev. David Thompson Coastal District Superintendent Rev. Chris Ramsey Northeast District Superintendent
Our Vision says that Magnolia Manor is about life and living. Betty Johnson is full of life at 96 years young. She is a perfect example of this vision. We recognize her deep faith and commitment to family this Mother’s Day. Although she does not need support from the League of the Good Samaritan, Betty recognizes that some mothers need help when their money runs out. Join us in recognizing the special women in our lives by making a gift to this benevolent fund. Magnolia Manor is committed to our faith tradition. This is the first of five Values that guide us. Learn how our Columbus campus chaplain, Vicki Scott, brings this value to life. A United Methodist minister, she provides spiritual support for residents and staff, as well as their families. Read the article to find out how. In this issue, you will read stories about residents Don and Bobbi who have spent a lifetime of service to our country and the Lord. You will meet Andrea, our Vice President for Business Development and learn why she’s so committed to her work here. Ever thought about turning pine needles into art? Susan is one of our Richmond Hill residents, and that’s just what she does. Earl and Barbara have seen Magnolia Manor grow from one small campus to eight locations across South Georgia. You will also learn why giving to the League of the Good Samaritan is important to them. Finally, we provide an update on the extensive renovations to our Americus campus. Life at Magnolia Manor is always exciting as we strive to serve more people in more places and in more ways. We hope you will join us on this journey toward excellence!
Mark R. Todd President & CEO
Christian Tyson, Editor Communications Coordinator ctyson@magnoliamanor.com 2001 South Lee Street Americus, GA 31709
229-931-5970
Cheryl Kennedy, Co-Editor ckennedy@magnoliamanor.com
Cover: Betty Johnson with daughter Suzanne Clements
Six years ago my wife, crying uncontrollably, said an EF5 tornado had just hit our grandsons’ school. Our son had called to say he was trying to reach them, but he was blocked by debris everywhere. Then the line went dead. We tried calling him back dozens of times, but couldn’t get through. Vicki and I had flashbacks to the 1999 tornado that had totally destroyed his home: it, too, was an EF5. We went online to learn ten children had died in another school half a mile away. The storm was massive, more than a mile wide with winds over of 200 mph. Oklahoma City news reported the tornado had destroyed steel highway bridges, peeled the bark from trees and asphalt from streets. My mind went wild with images of our family being sucked hundreds of feet into the air and ripped apart by wind that didn’t care if it maimed as it killed. Was that our grandsons’ fate? At some point, a peace came over me, so I tried to console my wife. After what seemed like an eternity, our son called to say the boys only had minor injuries. We cried as we thanked God for keeping them safe. The next day, our son forwarded photos of the devastation, along with a post from one of the teachers:
Parker
Ethan
I don’t know why our family was spared tragedy when more than two dozen others were not. But I do believe God has a plan for my grandsons. He gave them a second chance at life. What will be their legacy? Will one of them find a cure for cancer? Will he become a politician and preserve our dignity as a nation? Will he save someone else’s life who will do something spectacular? Will he become wealthy and use his fortune to change the world? Will he become a minister and help people find peace through God? Now, six years later, I wonder if I have been faithful to the second chances I’ve been given? Have I made a difference? What about you? You may not have changed the world yet, but there’s still time. Have you been a good steward of your family, of your talents, of your financial resources? Have you made plans through your estate to benefit the charities that matter to you, so that long after you’re gone, you will still be changing your little corner of the world? I believe God is all about second chances. Let’s use them to make a difference however we can! Prayerfully,
Senior Management
Mark R. Todd, President and CEO Hill V. Fort, Sr. Vice President for Operations
Scott D. Adkins, C.P.A., Sr. Vice President for Finance
Billy McGlone, Layout & Design
Stephen L. Vinson SVP for Communications
Art Director bmcglone@magnoliamanor.com 2001 South Lee Street Americus, GA 31709
229-931-5926
Diane R. Harrison, Sr. Vice President for Human Resources
Stephen L. Vinson, Sr. Vice President for Communications
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Chuck Woodul and Jason Guined
MISSION We serve all through love and support for a lifetime Over the course of their
Occupational Safety and
careers, individuals working
Health Administration (OSHA)
in the maintenance industry
certification course. This
must undergo several training
course covers such topics
programs to remain proficient
as emergency action plans,
in this ever-changing field.
personal protective equipment
They are required to obtain
(PPE), bloodborne pathogens,
knowledge of any revisions to
and much more. Safety and
state and federal regulations,
health representatives from
advancements in technology,
OSHA periodically conduct
and changes to safety
inspections on site to check
procedures. In addition,
for compliance with each
maintenance workers must also
standard. They often arrive
be well-rounded in a number
without notice, which means
of job tasks. These tasks can
Maintenance Directors must
be as simple as replacing a
ensure that at all times their
lightbulb in a resident’s home,
employees are completing
or as complicated as rewiring
job tasks according to state
the electricity in an entire unit.
and federal regulations. Just
A typical day for a Maintenance
one mishap can result in an
Director at Magnolia Manor is
automatic fine.
no exception when it comes to variegated daily tasks. In all aspects, their dedication to serving the residents demonstrates a commitment and drive that go beyond their job responsibilities. Recently, three of our Maintenance Directors--Mark Henry (Columbus), Chuck Woodul (Buena Vista), and Jason Guined (Americus)-completed the 10-Hour
After dedicating their time to study and train, each of these Maintenance Directors received OSHA certification. We would like to congratulate them for their great accomplishment! “I am very proud of the men and women we currently have on our maintenance staff. They are top-notch. When they have questions or concerns, they are great about communicating Article continued on page 6
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with me. We work together as a team to
as we can according to Magnolia Manor
resolve all issues, and I really enjoy working
requirements,” stated Jason Guined. “Training
with them,” stated Sammy Bledsoe, V.P. for
in the OSHA course increased my knowledge
Physical Plant.
and ultimately my ability to be of greater
With these new skills, our maintenance directors are now better equipped to identify
Magnolia Manor has set the goal to
and prevent common hazards that occur in
provide each maintenance director with the
the workplace. But it goes much further than
opportunity to receive OSHA certification
that. Our maintenance directors are now
in the near future. There will also be more
better equipped to make Magnolia Manor a
opportunities for maintenance staff to receive
better home for our residents.
other forms of useful training. We hope to
“One of the greatest things about working in the Maintenance Department here is that you get to interact and build relationships with the residents. We listen to their concerns and try to address them as efficiently and effectively
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service to the residents.”
continue improving in all areas and providing a great environment for residents to enjoy life at Magnolia Manor. To our Maintenance Directors, keep up the good work!
Supporting the Ministry of The League of the Good Samaritan
MANOR SENIOR LIVING
Honor her with a gift to the special offering on Mother’s Day www.magnoliamanor.com
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Betty
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VISION
Our communities are about life and living A pillow rests on the bed of Betty Johnson - a testament to the legacy of faith she has handed down to her family. “Happy 93rd birthday to a precious Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother,” it reads. It is covered with her and her family’s favorite scripture verses. Now 96 years old and a new resident at Magnolia Manor of St. Simons Island, this dear lady is quickly making friends and continuing to share with others her deep love of the Lord. Betty grew up in Wisconsin. She loved kittens and playing cribbage, which she learned from her father. She has wonderful memories of Thanksgiving holidays with all her relatives around a big dining room table. “My mother was a good cook, but she didn’t like turkey, so we always had goose!” she laughs. “So that was different.” Betty especially loved her mother’s delicious, homemade cranberry sauce. Her faith journey began when she was young. Betty’s family attended church regularly, but she was especially moved in a deeper way when her grandmother read scriptures to her from the Bible. The impact of that early exposure to God’s word has only grown through the years. “I love to read the scriptures!” she explains. When asked her favorites, she
Betty Johnson & Suzanne Clements
promptly says John 3:16, Psalm 23, and Psalm 34, but notes there are so many favorites, adding “Jesus had so many teachings!” Ten miles from where Betty grew up lived Hugh Johnson. Hugh played basketball. He and Betty got to know each other when, in Betty’s words, “He would come down to check out the girls. I guess he liked me and I was happy about that!” She believes it was her smile that won his heart. Later, Hugh joined the Navy and when they decided to marry, he was in California. Because her family had other obligations at the time, Betty traveled cross country by herself on a train, Article continued on page 12
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Chaplain Scott
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VALUES
Commitment to our faith tradition At Magnolia Manor, it is our goal to ensure that residents receive the proper care to meet their specific needs. We have healthcare professionals such as nurses and certified nursing assistants (CNA’s) in place to handle physical needs. We have staff who provide stimulating activities so our residents can remain sharp and socially active. Our dietary staff makes meals for our residents that are nutritious AND delicious. The staff in our maintenance and housekeeping departments make sure our communities are clean and operating well according to regulations. Everyone has their own role in making sure that our residents receive the best care possible. Each role is special in its own way. But there’s one particular role that gives Magnolia Manor a unique edge. It’s the role of the chaplain. We are committed to our faith tradition, and our chaplains help us fulfill this commitment. They cater to each individual’s unique spiritual needs. Whether they are Jewish or Catholic, resident or staff; we have someone available to listen and provide spiritual guidance when necessary. That’s just what Chaplain Vicki Scott from our Columbus campus strives to do for those entrusted to her care. “As the Chaplain, I am charged not only with the spiritual care
of the residents, but all the staff members as well,” stated Chaplain Scott. Chaplain Scott came to our Columbus campus in July of 2017. Serving in ministry since 2005, she has experienced many aspects of spiritual leadership. But her position at Magnolia Manor provided a new experience—one that she welcomed with an open mind. Just one conversation with Chaplain Scott and you’ll discover that she is passionate about spiritual care and has many plans for the residents and staff at our Columbus campus. Some of those plans are already in motion. Recently, Chaplain Scott began Bible study classes for employees. This idea came to mind one day as she thought of the services she offers. On Sundays, she holds worship services for the residents of each building and leads Bible studies on Wednesdays. Understanding the importance of spiritual care, Chaplain Scott felt the need to extend the Bible study service to the staff as well. “We’re all on a spiritual journey in life, and the Word of God serves as our spiritual compass leading and guiding us in the way of God’s grace and wisdom,” Chaplain Scott explained. Eager to get things started, she surveyed staff to determine Article continued on page 13
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driver on his way home from a church youth group meeting. “There was a lot of crying,” she shares. “There was really nothing I could do. My faith helped me through.” A short time later, a young Christian group decided to hold their Bible study and worship at her house, which eased some of her pain. “I loved having all the young people at my house!”
St. Simons Island Resident Betty Johnson had no maid of honor, and no wedding dress. “We did marry in a church and when I went down the aisle I was shaking I was so excited!” They began their married life in California, moved around a bit, and ended up in Pensacola, Florida. They loved being away from the snow and enjoyed the nice beaches. As a young wife and mother of four, Betty kept everyone grounded in the Lord with church and family time. Her daughter Suzanne Clements fondly recalls her childhood. “We were brought up to know the Word,” she shares. “Sunday was church day: we knew we were going to be in church.” Betty stayed busy as a homemaker while her husband stayed busy at work. Regardless of all the busyness, two things were of utmost importance to Betty. First and foremost says Betty, “Going to church to know about God.” Coming in at a close second was evening family time. “It was very special,” says Suzanne. “It’s sad that a lot of families don’t have that these days.” Her faith would become crucial years later when Betty and the family suffered a heartbreaking loss. When he was 18 years old, her son David was tragically killed by a drunk
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All in all, Betty has a lifetime of cherished family memories and a strong journey of faith. When asked what advice she would offer young mothers, she states, “It’s so important to know Jesus!” Suzanne knows and understands this unwavering proclamation of faith from her mom. “Her joy comes from the Lord,” she explains. Betty’s faith has now been passed down to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren! The family did a lot of praying when making the decision to move Betty to Magnolia Manor. Even with the challenges of such a big decision, they feel thankful to have made the move. “The Lord saw us through the process and we give Him the glory!” says Suzanne. Betty loves the nice setting, her new friends, the activities, and sharing mealtimes with special people. She never tires of sharing her faith. She has been instrumental in finding ways at Magnolia Manor to engage others in praise and worship time! Mothers like Betty Johnson live selflessly, spending years, if not their entire lives, investing in the physical and spiritual growth of their family. Although Betty doesn’t need financial assistance, sadly, at the time in their lives when they should be rejoicing in the legacy they have left, some mothers reach their senior years having to worry about where the money will come from to pay for where they live. Honor the person in your life you have been blessed to call Mother. Your gift to The League of the Good Samaritan allows us to fulfill our promise that, “No one having chosen to come to Magnolia Manor would ever have to leave if, through no fault of their own, they were unable to pay.”
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far the Bible study class is a success and the employees are enjoying it. “I personally enjoy the Bible study class. It’s convenient for us because it’s held over the phone. Chaplain Scott makes sure she takes it at a slow pace. Being a part of this class gives me the inspiration to keep moving forward,” Stacy Ford, a current participant, stated.
Chaplain Vicki Scott interest in Bible study classes. After receiving positive feedback, she decided to move forward. But she quickly discovered that scheduling would be an issue. In the healthcare industry, schedules vary widely. Employees can work part-time or full-time hours either during the day or night-shift, making it difficult to get everyone in the same place at the same time. As quickly as the problem emerged, Chaplain Scott came up with a solution. She decided to hold the staff Bible study classes via conference call so that all employees who desired to participate could do so without the issue of conflicting schedules. “Having successfully conducted other meetings through conference calls at my prior appointments, I thought it would work great for our staff Bible study class here at Magnolia Manor,” stated Chaplain Scott. Every Tuesday from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, employees phone in to participate. Holding these classes over the phone has made it convenient for more employees to attend, but there are other advantages besides flexible scheduling. It also provides a comfortable environment for employees to respond and ask questions or remain silent and listen if they desire. No pressure. No judgment. So
That’s not all that Chaplain Scott has accomplished. She has also helped establish a staff choir called the Magnolia Manor Columbus East Inspirational Choir. Members of this choir rehearse when schedules permit. They look forward to performing for the residents soon. “With a staff choir, our residents and staff get the opportunity to interact with each other on a more personal level. The residents get the luxury of viewing the staff as more than just caregivers, but also persons with gifts and talents graciously willing to use them to uplift the lives of those they care for,” stated Chaplain Scott. Whether leading worship service for the residents or helping staff find the tools to guide them on their spiritual journey, you can count on Chaplain Scott to get the job done. She credits the administrative staff for providing the support necessary to do her job well. “The administrative staff here at Magnolia Manor is very supportive of my work. I would like to thank them for all of their support,” Chaplain Scott stated. Stay tuned to see what other ideas Chaplain Scott has planned. Follow us on Facebook or visit our website at www.magnoliamanor.com. There’s certainly more to come.
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Andrea
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VALUES
Dignity, respect, care, and compassion for all Members of our staff come from all walks of life, making Magnolia Manor a unique environment where employees can thrive and grow. Last July, we were glad to announce a new addition to our Magnolia Manor family. Allow us to introduce Andrea Evans, our Vice President for Business Development. She has made quite a name for herself in her time here at Magnolia Manor. In fact, those who know Andrea know how she can fill a room with life and laughter with her great sense of humor. However, it’s her compassion for others that makes her fit right in with the Magnolia Manor family. Andrea grew up in Worth County. She attended college at Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a minor in Sociology. Although Andrea went to school to be an educator, she quickly discovered that her heart was elsewhere. Not quite settled on a career choice, she took a job working at a bank after graduation. It wasn’t long before she found herself starting what would be a long, rewarding career in the social work industry.
With approximately 30 years of experience in social work, Andrea has dedicated her life to ensuring that others get the proper care they deserve. She has cultivated her ability to demonstrate true compassion for others through her work with the Division of Family and Children Services and within the healthcare industry. But that isn’t where her compassion for others began. Thinking back to the days of her childhood, Andrea recalls a time she felt most compassionate. “Growing up, I had an Aunt and Uncle who lived next door. They were like my second set of parents. My Uncle had sciatic nerve trouble which would cause him to be on bed rest from time to time. Since he couldn’t get out of bed, he wasn’t able to do certain things like groom himself. So I would come over and help him. We bonded through those interactions.” Andrea has continued to show that same level of compassion well into her adult life. It’s not always easy. When her father’s remaining kidney began to fail, she and her family were faced with a very tough decision. He was given the option to undergo dialysis treatment which would Article continued on page 16
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Andrea Evans with Cappy Cross require that he move into a nursing center. After giving the dialysis treatment a try, her father decided that it was best to decline further treatments. Despite the difficulty, Andrea and her family adhered to her father’s wishes. “When you fully understand dignity, respect, and compassion, you understand that there’s a lot of things worse than death. And according to my Dad’s perspective, dialysis would’ve been worse than death,” explained Andrea. It is experiences like these along with the skills she’s obtained in social work that shaped her into the woman she is today. Her career has recently taken a slight turn in a different direction. While working in hospice care, Andrea would come to the Americus campus to do events. Through these events, she was able to build lasting relationships with some of the Magnolia Manor employees. Now those very same employees have become her fellow co-workers and she couldn’t be more pleased. “I absolutely love it here! I love the people and the atmosphere most,” said Andrea.
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Andrea is now nearing the year mark as Vice President for Business Development here at Magnolia Manor. Time flies when you’re having fun! But it’s not all fun and games. Andrea has been very busy. She travels from campus to campus equipping each Resident Sales Coordinator with the proper tools to ensure success. She has implemented new operational procedures, helped update and develop new marketing materials for each campus, established community relationships, and many other accomplishments, including testimonial postcards. These postcards feature photos of residents from each campus and a quote about their experience at Magnolia Manor. Andrea and the Business Development team have strategically placed these cards in local establishments, such as doctor’s offices, so the community can become more acquainted with Magnolia Manor. “The best marketing person you have in this type of industry is the resident. When they genuinely love it, it shows; and they can express that better than anyone else,” stated Andrea. On the road ahead, Andrea plans to continue supporting each Resident Sales Coordinator and promoting growth. You might catch her in a community near you, so stay tuned. Follow us on Facebook or visit our website at www. magnoliamanor.com to stay informed about any upcoming community events. You can even sign up to receive email updates about these events. We hope to see you soon!
LEADERSHIP Integrity through excellence
Magnolia Manor, Officers and Members of the Board Of Trustees 2018-2019 Active Trustees
Emeritus Trustees
Mr. James R. Buchanan, Jr. Mr. Russ Carreker Mr. Ed Collier Mrs. Ann Harris Mr. Mark Johnson, Chairman Mr. Will Peterson, IV. Mr. Chuck Reeves, Vice Chairman Mr. Charles Ray Sheffield Mrs. Edie Vinson Mr. Hal Weathers Mrs. Jean Wheeler, Secretary
Rev. J. William Dupree Mrs. Betty D. Pope Dr. James T. Trice, Jr.
Rev. Doreen Smalls Southwest District Superintendent
Ex-Officio Members
Dr. Rick Lanford North Central District Superintendent
Bishop Lawson Bryan Resident Bishop, South Georgia Conference
Rev. David Thompson Coastal District Superintendent
Rev. Henry Bass South Central District Superintendent
Rev. Chris Ramsey Northeast District Superintendent
Corporate Officers Mark R. Todd, Chief Executive Officer Hill Fort, Chief Operations Officer Scott Adkins, Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Buddy Cooper Northwest District Superintendent
President and CEO Mark R. Todd
Senior Vice President for Operations Hill Fort
Vice President for IT David Prince, Jr.
Vice President for Clinical Services & Corporate Compliance Officer Barbara Mitchell
Senior Vice President for Finance Scott D. Adkins
Senior Vice President for Human Resources Diane Harrison
Vice President for Physical Plant Sammy Bledsoe
Vice President for Clinical Reimbursement Joy Roberts
Vice President for Business Development Andrea Evans
Assets
Top Ten Church Supporters $77,337.46 Americus First $15,958.60 Cordele First $10,995.00 Leslie $9,273.00 Cairo First $8,181.05 Statesboro First $ 5,897.25 Albany First Isle of Hope- Savannah $5,394.00 $5,328.60 Vineville- Macon $4,160.00 St. Luke- Columbus $ Smithville 4,070.00
These Are Gifts From Churches And Their Members.
24%
Current Assets Property and Equipment
44%
Skilled Nursing
76%
Other Assets
9% 41%
Independent & Assisted Living
Program Expenses
Liabilities and Net Assets 50%
Senior Chaplain John Walker
Service by Setting 22%
34%
Senior Vice President for Communications Stephen L. Vinson
Current Liabilities Long-term Debt Fund Balance
4% 37%
Labor & Benefits
11% 48%
Supplies & Service Provider Fees Property Costs
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Residents Don and Bobbi Williams
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VALUES
Healthy mind, body, and spirit It may be challenging for seniors to keep a healthy, mind, body, and spirit when dealing with physical limitations or a change of routine. It helps to have a sense of purpose. For Don and Bobbi Williams, their purpose has always been to serve the Lord --wherever they are. They have wonderful memories of years of service to our country and to the Lord. Even though they have made a recent move to Magnolia Manor of St. Marys, they aren’t through serving yet! Don met his “sweetie” Bobbi when an Air Force assignment took him to Patrick Air Force Base in Florida. Bobbi was in Civil Service and worked on the base. She was definitely interested in him…even though she had heard he was known for telling tales (a fact which is true to this day). He worked his way into her heart and their courtship began. They stayed in touch when another assignment took Don to Eleuthera Island, Bahamas for a year. When he returned, he gave her a ring, and they married a few months later. The next 21 years they moved 28 times, and raised three children. If that wasn’t enough in itself, they also started three Baptist Churches along the way. After accepting the Lord as a junior in college, Don felt a
deep conviction to help and lead others to Christ. Bobbi grew up in the Episcopal Church, but it wasn’t until she and Don were stationed in New Jersey that she came to know the Lord on a deeper level. As a military family, there were many moves, and times when she and Don were apart. Her faith helped her through those trying moments while she was raising her three boys. “I depended on the Lord to get me through,” she shares. Later as a seasoned mother and military wife, she often comforted other young mothers. According to Don, “Bobbi has always enjoyed serving others, and she never complained!” Don’s service in military communications involved radar tracking, installing telephones, and coordinating between bases and telephone companies to get the lines established. His work took him to 16 different bases including Georgia, New Jersey, Texas, and Hawaii, and as far away as Greenland, England, and Japan. During their first stay in Japan around 1950, Bobbie recalls driving a car in downtown Tokyo. “We were one of the few people with a car so I had a bit of an attitude that I was above them,” she shares, “not knowing I would later return and lead people to Christ through the creation of a church.” Article continued on page 20
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and missionary children. They were able to rent rooms, and one of the local missionaries became the first pastor until they were able to get an American pastor. Bobbi served as secretary in a small metal building with modest supplies. Their prayers to reach people and change lives paid off. Even in a time and place where families might disown another for worshipping Jesus, the church grew! Later, the Southern Baptist Convention bought land to start a building. After four years, the Williams returned to America and the new, larger church was eventually built. As was originally planned, the Southern Baptist Church turned it over to the Japanese Baptist convention where it still remains to this day. The Williams went on to help start additional churches in England and New Jersey.
Residents Don and Bobbi Williams
During their second stay in Japan, Don and Bobbi grew weary of the two hour bus ride from the base to the English language Baptist church in downtown Tokyo. It was also difficult to get others to go along with them. They witnessed a lot of people struggling with being so far away from their families, or struggling in their marriages. Their desire to share their faith was strong. It was hard for them to see people lacking a relationship with God. “We wanted to get people affiliated with something,” says Don. Along with six other couples, all ordained deacons, and the base Chaplain, Don and Bobbi started having dinner every week in the chapel. Soon their gatherings grew. Another pastor who became involved encouraged them to consider starting a church. After thoughtful prayer, the Chofu Baptist Church began in a nearby American school for military
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Today, Don and Bobbi continue their ongoing mission to serve the Lord and others. They are enjoying their new life at Magnolia Manor of St. Marys. “We really like it, and the people are wonderful,” shares Bobbi. “I can’t get over how much they do for you!” adds Don. They are still involved in a local church, take part in Bible study on campus, and reach out to other residents. “You can always try to be helpful,” explains Don. “Some people need assistance maneuvering around, opening jars, or simply have a desire to talk with someone.” The Williams have experienced a life of purpose and accomplishment which accounts for their joyful, humble demeanor. One of their greatest joys is knowing that many livesincluding their three boys, their wives, their nine grandchildren, and great grandchildrenhave been changed for the better having been introduced to the Lord by them. We look forward to hearing about the new chapter ahead for them at Magnolia Manor. It’s sure to be uplifting!
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Creative change and constant improvement Here at Magnolia Manor, we are constantly in search of ways to improve. With this in mind, we have begun long-awaited renovations to our Americus campus. This multimilliondollar project consists of six phases. In Phase One, Magnolia Manor partnered with the Piedmont Construction Group and the Clark Nexsen architecture firm to build the new Mattie H. Marshall Memory Care Center. It was completed just in time for the residents to enjoy their first holiday season in their new home. Now we’re advancing to Phase Two. In Phase Two, we continue partnering with the organizations that led construction in Phase One as they will remodel Unit 4 of the Americus Nursing Center. To minimize disruptions this construction process would cause, dementia care residents were relocated to the old Mattie H. Marshall Memory Care Center. Once renovations are complete (projected to be late spring or early summer, 2019), residents will return to the transformed Unit 4. Contractors will then move to Phase Three, which will require renovations to the old Mattie H. Marshall Memory Care Center. The building will be converted into a new, state-ofthe-art rehabilitation center equipped with a new drive-through portico. This addition will provide more efficient access to the building for physical therapy patients. Phases Four through Six of this project will involve renovating the remaining portion of the Americus Nursing Center. Plans call for a total
revamp of the main entrance, complete with a hostess and reception area. New technology, such as keyless entry and an updated nurse call system, will be installed to increase security. An upgraded emergency backup generator and new fire alarm system will be installed as well. The interior will be remodeled with new walls, flooring, and lighting. The entire building will receive a new roof. Contractors will incorporate a brand-new heating and air conditioning system, as well as plumbing equipped with tankless water heaters to provide an endless supply of hot water. Many of the semi-private rooms will be transformed into private rooms with private baths. A select number of semi-private rooms will remain an affordable option for residents requiring this level of care. New exterior signage will also be installed to allow for easier navigation throughout the entire campus. “The residents and staff are all excited and look forward to the updates to the nursing center. Our renovations will provide an inviting home-like environment for our residents and staff to live, work, and enjoy!” stated Americus Nursing Center Administrator, Susie Fussell, RNBC, LNHA. In the next few months, contractors will work diligently to complete renovations to the campus. For updates on the construction process, please follow us on Facebook or visit our website at www.magnoliamanor.com. We appreciate your support!
Americus Nursing Center - Under renovations
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CREATIVE CORNER Richmond Hill resident Susan Justice happily proclaims, “This is home!” when speaking of her life at Magnolia Manor. She finds the people friendly, the food great, and particularly enjoys having “the freedom to be independent and do what you want all day.” Even though she has dealt with Parkinson’s disease for the past 20 years, Susan does not sit still! She stays very busy taking advantage of everything Magnolia Manor has to offer. You can find her walking briskly through the halls, swimming or biking in the wellness center, participating in an activity, or enjoying her favorite pastime – art! Susan’s great-grandmother, grandmother, and mother were all very artistic. Her love of art began around the age of six or seven when she watched her mother creating grapevine wreaths. “I remember thinking, ‘I can do that,’” she explains. From that moment on, she was hooked. Aside from a few art classes in school, Susan is self-taught. She is gifted with the ability to take simple, basic things she finds and turn them into something artistic. “I just see things in a different way from how non-artistic people see,” she shares. Susan finds her “things” in all sorts of places; in the woods, junk piles, and yard sales to name a few. When she was married, she traveled extensively, collecting various pieces from all over the world. One clear example of turning what most would consider “nothing” into art, is Susan’s pine needle baskets. Most people would step on or through such things. Not Susan. Instead, she gives thought to everything around her that can become art. “I saw all those pine needles laying around and thought it would be a shame to waste them,” Susan explains. “I wondered if I could make baskets out of them.” The answer was yes, of course! Even though she needed no inspiration, she found it by remembering the pine needle basket made by her greatgrandmother. The beautiful and delicate piece of art rests on the dining table in her apartment where she can see it every day.
Resident Artist Susan Justice
Susan is always working on something, and those around her appreciate her work. Many doors on the Richmond Hill campus are adorned with her wreaths. In the fall, she participated in the arts and crafts festival, and was delighted to sell a number of them. She makes all types of wreaths with no plan, stating, “It’s all trial and error. I often make them, tear them apart, and re-do them if necessary.” Susan never pursued art as a way of living. Instead, she enjoyed her career as an elementary and middle school teacher. Many people look at her apartment today and say she should have been an interior designer. She has a definite gift for turning her art into décor. You can find her pine needle baskets on the wall, her wreaths on doors, and her decorative birdhouses on top of furniture. “I love to place my art out or on my walls and look at it,” she smiles. She also finds joy in knowing the creative gene has now been passed down to her daughter and grandson. His artwork has found a home in her apartment as well. Without art, Susan says her life would be “boring!” She is grateful for the art classes offered at Magnolia Manor and for the ability to lead a busy, independent, and creative life!
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Residents Earl and Barbara Gammage Back before there was a Magnolia Manor, there was Kate Witte’s vision. She was a resident of Americus who saw the need for long-term care for the aging. When she passed away in 1947, she left 392 acres of land to build her vision. With the help of others, her vision was born and grew to become Magnolia Manor in 1963. First, there was the Americus Retirement Center which provided personal care for residents. Soon after that, there was the Americus Nursing Center for residents requiring skilled nursing. Over the next forty years, additions to the Americus campus included the Martha McDonald Moore Memorial Chapel, fifty Garden Apartments, six Ministerial Cottages, twenty-two villas, twenty Edgewood Apartments, eight Lake Drive Cottages, the Mattie H. Marshall Memory Care Center, the Clarke W. Duncan Wellness Center, and more. As the Americus campus built up through the years, one couple in particular witnessed it all. Earl and Barbara Gammage are currently residents there.
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Many know them for the Gammage Print Shop in downtown Americus. But what some may not know, is the level of generosity they have shown through the years. They prefer to keep their giving private, but such generosity deserves recognition. In truth, it was a giving spirit that brought the two together. Mr. Gammage, along with a group of guys at the college, volunteered
his time to help new students move into the dorms at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW). Mrs. Gammage happened to be one of those new students. They began spending time together and as the old adage goes, the rest was history. The wedding bells rang and the two were married. Soon after marrying, Mr. Gammage joined the United States Air Force. The newlyweds spent the first four years of their marriage in Texas, Arizona, and Newfoundland. In 1955, they returned to the city of Americus where they have made a lifetime of contributions. Just to name one of their many contributions, the Gammages established a scholarship called “Two Great Choices” for college students. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be Sumter County residents attending either South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) or GSW. If necessary, students can transfer between the two schools and still receive their scholarship. The Gammages send out letters each year, encouraging students to apply. “It’s been very well received by the citizens and the people we mail the letters to,” stated Mrs. Gammage. The Gammages are also strong supporters of Magnolia Manor. Before they were even residents, they had connections to the Manor. Mrs. Gammage’s relative, Cordelia Smith, was a former resident. After her husband passed
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away, Delia decided she wanted to move. She shared her desires with her family, leading Mrs. Gammage to send her some information about Magnolia Manor. After reviewing the information, Delia knew this was the place for her. Without hesitating or even scheduling a tour, she asked Barbara to help her apply for residency; making her one of the first residents to move into the villas in 1987. For the next 15 years, the Gammages served as Delia’s caregivers. They would come to visit her, take her on outings, and bring her to their home for the holidays. Through their connection with her, they were able to make new friends at the Manor. Delia passed away in 2002, but the Gammages remained in contact with other residents and employees at Magnolia Manor. So, when it came time for them to move to the campus, the transition went very smoothly. “We really enjoy living here at Magnolia Manor. It’s wonderful! It’s home!” stated Mr. Gammage. They’ve lived at Magnolia Manor nearly ten years and have experienced every aspect of it. They’ve gone from hearing Bishop Moore tell them about the plans to build Magnolia Manor to attending two weddings at Moore Chapel. They’ve gone from being visitors to being new residents. They’ve gone from being new residents to welcoming new residents. As a matter of fact, they make welcome baskets for all new independent living residents. The baskets
contain things like flashlights, magnifying glasses, staplers, and other supplies that new residents may need. It also includes a directory so new residents can contact their neighbors. “I haven’t met anyone who wasn’t excited about moving here,” stated Mrs. Gammage. “When you’re at a place like Magnolia Manor, you’re not alone. You always have someone who is willing to talk to you. You also have the chaplains and employees.” The Gammages certainly know how to enjoy a full and comfortable life here at Magnolia Manor. They take advantage of the amenities and services offered here, which allows them to maintain their independence. On Sundays, they fellowship with friends at the campus dining room. They go for walks around Moore Drive to stay in shape. And even after many years of benevolence, they continue to serve their community and the people around them as best they can. They are also generous donors to the League of the Good Samaritan, our benevolent fund. “No one can do everything. But everyone can do something. So, we choose to help in ways that we can,” stated Mrs. Gammage. They have positively impacted many lives with their giving spirits. We are blessed to call them a part of the Magnolia Manor family. We can’t wait to see what more great things they plan to do at Magnolia Manor and within the community!
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EVENTS Valentine Activities
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ACTIVITIES
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ACTIVITIES
Moultrie Mystery Trip
Spring Gardening in Macon
St. Patrick’s Day at Buena Vista
Spring Fling at St. Simons To view more event pictures, please visit www.magnoliamanor.com/photo-gallery/
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TRIBUTES January 2019 – March 2019
In Memory of... Grace Albritton Mr. W. H. Austin Alice Chaphe Alsobrook Mr. & Mrs. Bob Chaphe Ms. Carol Chaphe Mr. & Mrs. Jim Replogle Aubrey & Alice Alsobrook Mrs. Lutrelle Perry Dr. Aubrey Alsobrook Dr. & Mrs. Emora Brannan Mr. & Mrs. Bob Chaphe Mr. & Mrs. Jim Replogle Jacqueline Alsobrook Mr. & Mrs. Jim Replogle Chris Austin Mr. W. H. Austin Geraldine Abel Barnes Dr. Richard Barnes
The Parents of Jimmie & Joyce Buchanan Jimmie & Joyce Buchanan
David Cochran Rev. & Mrs. Bill Harris Mr. & Mrs. Sam Hunter Jr.
Ed & JoAnn Pope Kay & Charles Reeves Edie & Tim Vinson
William Haze Buchanan Mr. Carol Moore Jr.
Lynwood & LaVerne Comer Reggie & Mary Comer
Laura E. Duke Mr. & Mrs. Ray & Donja Tripp
Anne & Ed Cone Mr. Loy Anthony Waters III Levy H. Cook Ms. Ruth Cook
Carolyn Harris Durham Ms. Melissa Cooper Mr. & Mrs. Bryant Durham Allene & Ceegie Haugabook
Polly Cook Ms. Elizabeth Cook
Gwen Faglie Mrs. Lou Meyers
William P. Coulter Ms. Martha Coulter
Gweneth Jane Fell Harry & Brenda Carter Ms. Yvonne Carter Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Fell Ms. Gweneth Platt Mr. William Strange
Gene Butler Mr. & Mrs. Greg Austin Mr. & Mrs. James Barnett Jimmie & Joyce Buchanan Epworth Sunday School Class Dee & Black Hardin The Joiner Family Mrs. Ruth Jones Hulme & Janet Kinnebrew Anthe Capitan Dr. William Capitan Cliff Carswell Mrs. Jean Carswell
Richard (Dicky) Beam Dr. Sam Adams
LaVerne Carter Loveard & Dorothy McMichael
Letrelle Beckner Mrs. Jacquelyn Mullis
Milton H. Cashwell Hulme & Janet Kinnebrew
Doris Bell Mr. Johnny Burkett
Lindy M Chalker, Sr. Ms. Kathy Chalker
Dana Blair Mrs. Ruth Jones
John Paul Chambliss Andrea & Russell Thomas Edie & Tim Vinson
Gladys W. Bliss Mr. Dwight Bliss Jr. Keith Bridges Oglethorpe UMM Vivian H. Bridges Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Bridges Martha Curry Brooks Mr. Jimmy Curry
Gordon Chaphe Mr. & Mrs. Bob Chaphe Nancy Chaphe Mr. & Mrs. Bob Chaphe Betty Childs Mrs. Cappy Cross Ruth Clements Mr. & Mrs. George Clements
Buena & Al Crumpler Dr. & Mrs. Emora Brannan Sara Davis Mrs. Joan Anderson Sylvia Davis Ms. Minnie Linyear Mary Etta (Cissie) Gray DeMott Mrs. Jacquelyn Mullis Kirven & Lillian Dial, Sr. Reggie & Mary Comer Kirven Dial, Jr. Reggie & Mary Comer Freddie Dudley Dr. Sam Adams Mr. & Mrs. Greg Austin Jimmie & Joyce Buchanan Mrs. Jean Carswell Harry & Ann Entrekin Epworth Sunday School Class Mrs. Ruth Jones Robin & Frank Lowrey
Barbara Fort Mr. & Mrs. Hill Fort Ruby Foster Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Foster Eunice & Hamp Franklin Mr. & Mrs. J. Marion Franklin Robert & Margit Furey Ms. Cassie Stewart Ms. Janell Costello The Reverend Dr. Milton Gardner Edie & Tim Vinson Gertrude Gause Derek & Charlene McAleer
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With grateful appreciation for those who support our ministry.
In Memory of... Sara Rebecca (Becky) Gentry Mr. & Mrs. Greg Austin Allene & Ceegie Haugabook Ms. Douglas Magruder Charles Gibbs Dr. Alex Riccardi Una Gray Ms. Barbara Eure Quilie Green Ms. Ardis Heath William (Buddy) L. Greene, Jr. Mrs. Stephen Pace Jr. Gladys Greer Mr. & Mrs. Greg Austin Jimmie & Joyce Buchanan Ms. Amelia Cohen Mrs. Pat Hill Mr. & Mrs. Joe Hooks The Joiner Family Hulme & Janet Kinnebrew Loveard & Dorothy McMichael Mrs. Blanche Palmer Bill & Mary Claire Reeves Dr. Louis Riccardi Mr. & Mrs. Don Smith Dr. & Mrs. William Tietjen Jr. Marianne Griffith Mr. & Mrs. Greg Austin Helen M. Harbuck Mr. & Mrs. James Peace Jr. Mrs. G. W. Harris Mr. & Mrs. William Harris Arthur Herndon, Jr. Ms. Wynn Herndon Dr. Margaret Hiers Mr. Alfred Hiers
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Dena Martin Hobby Ms. Vivian Hancock
Margaret Lee Mr. & Mrs. William Harris
Richard Nicholls Mrs. Louise Wangen
Joan Holman Ms. Vivian Anderegg
Shirley Loflin Jimmie & Joyce Buchanan
Mr. & Mrs. Leon D. Odom, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Leon Odom Jr.
Yona Bell Lott Mr. & Mrs. Sam Lott
Sara B. Oliver Dr. Naomi Oliver
Sara A. Houston Crown Networking Consultants Ms. Marie Poole Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Poole Ms. Crystal Ware
Mary Earle Mackin Reggie & Mary Comer
Mr. & Mrs. Ray O’Neal Mrs. Linda White
C. Truitt Martin Ron & Joyce Gregory Frank & Priscilla Pool
Faith Parks Nina & Dean Terrell
Bettye Jernigan Mr. & Mrs. Bob Jernigan
Christine Bailey Mathews Mr. Jimmy Curry
Don Johnson Ms. Lauren Sapp
Pat McGimsey Kay & Charles Reeves
Mary B. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Charley Johnson
John Ansley & Ellen McNeill Rev. & Mrs. C. G. Haugabook
Leila & Paul House Mr. & Mrs. J. Marion Franklin
Guillermina Kehoe Dan & Priscilla Krupp Miss Willy Kehoe Ms. Marsha Ord Maureen Kelly Mrs. Jacquelyn Mullis Billy Key Mrs. Mildred Key Agnes Kingry Ned & Sue DeJournett Cathy Davis Krause Larry & Wanda Lewis Max Ladson Mrs. Jacquelyn Mullis Jack Lasseter Nina & Dean Terrell Julian & Florence Layfield Mike & Jan Odom
Virginia Peacock McRae Mr. & Mrs. Sam Lott Susie A. McTier Dr. & Mrs. Jack Rowe Sally Meadows Mrs. Kemper Meadows Bill Meyers Mrs. Lou Meyers Bobby Mitchell Mrs. Barbara Mitchell
Robert S. Perry Mrs. Lutrelle Perry Billie Dove Phillips Robert & Brenda Mathews Joe & Elsie Plant Servants of God Sunday School Class Walter Mae Pollock Mr. Dwight Bliss Jr. Glenn Ellyn Hammond Powell Ms. Dee Foster Ronald & Sue Harpe Wendell Prince Mrs. Barbara McLendon Ella Bowman Proctor Mrs. Lucy Gay
Our Mothers Mr. & Mrs. Ardis Bennett Mr. & Mrs. John Smith
Earl D. (Billy) Raines Gaskins Surveying & Engineering Ms. Patti Greene Mr. & Mrs. Larry Lewis
Neil Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Ken Law Ms. Sara Murphy
Carlton Rainge Derek & Charlene McAleer
Niblack Sisters - Mildred, Sarah, Netta Betty & Ray Crenshaw
Dorothy Ray Mr. & Mrs. Leon Odom Jr.
TRIBUTES In Memory of... Jewel Reeves Mrs. Lutrelle Perry
John H. Tatum Ms. Faye Tatum
Mr. & Mrs. C. L. Rhyne Mr. & Mrs. Dan Rhyne
Coleen Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Bob Chaphe
Justin Riley Ms. Pat Bruce
Fred Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Hill Fort Bill Turpin Epworth Sunday School Class Mr. & Mrs. Greg Austin Jimmie & Joyce Buchanan Mr. & Mrs. Sam Hunter Jr. Bill & Gay Sheppard
Bettie B. Robbins Mrs. Shari R. Barr Lois Roberts Rev. Larry Roberts Grady & Justine Rogers Ms. Seleta Rogers Josie Rush Rev. & Mrs. Jim Rush Melvin Sapp Ms. Lauren Sapp Langdon C. Sheffield Mr. & Mrs. Greg Austin Jeanie H. Sheppard Loveard & Dorothy McMichael Rev. William Sims Mr. Samuel Edwards Morris Smith Mr. & Mrs. Bob Jernigan Ms. Pam Law Mr. & Mrs. Loveard McMichael Mrs. Jean A. Stripling Andrea & Russell Thomas Raymond Sorrells Nina & Dean Terrell Marguerite Spann Mr. Brit Spann Bill Stanford Mr. & Mrs. Greg Austin Lois Talton Mr. & Mrs. Harold Talton
Louise Tyler Derek & Charlene McAleer David Warlick Mr. & Mrs. Greg Austin Mr. & Mrs. Sam Hunter Jr. Eleanor Watson Mr. & Mrs. Ray Crenshaw Julian Webb Mr. & Mrs. Greg Austin Jimmie & Joyce Buchanan Epworth Sunday School Class Ms. Patsy Knotts Robin & Frank Lowrey Loveard & Dorothy McMichael, Bryan & Chris McMichael, Ross & Jill Youngdale Jess & Peggy Mitchell Ed & JoAnn Pope Ms. Barbara Simpson
January 2019 – March 2019 Loveard & Dorothy McMichael Bill & Gay Sheppard Virginia S. Whaley Dr. Sam Adams Lawana Whitaker Mr. & Mrs. Hodges Whitaker Ethel Whittle Mr. & Mrs. Harold Talton Kay Wilkinson E. L. Wilson Sunday School Class Charles E. Williams Dr. Patricia Williams Dorothy C. Williams Dr. Patricia Williams Harley Bradford Wilson III Larry & Kay Wilbanks Mary Alice Williams Mr. & Mrs. Ben Tate Mildred Wilson Loveard & Dorothy McMichael Richard Wisham Loveard & Dorothy McMichael Lucile Weed Witt Mr. & Mrs. Ray & Donja Tripp Amalia Wood Mr. & Mrs. Wade Wood
Alexis Wells Mrs. Lou Meyers Ralph Wells Mrs. Lou Meyers
Imogene Woody Ed & JoAnn Pope Mary B. Wright Mrs. B. E. Day
Ginny Whaley Mr. & Mrs. Greg Austin Mr. & Mrs. Sam Hunter Jr.
Charles Yates Edie & Tim Vinson
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In Honor of... Love to All Mary O’Quinn Sunday School Class Sheryl Aycock Mrs. Polly Aycock Ivy Ballauer Ms. Lauren Sapp Rev. John Brodess Servants of God Sunday School Class Mozelle Brown Mr. Henry Wheeler Union UMC Choir Ms. Seleta Rogers The Birthday of our Savior, Jesus Christ Mulberry Street UMW The Staff of Magnolia Manor on the Coast Mr. & Mrs. Arthur L. McAuley Sr. Values of Compassion Mrs. Mardelle Nasshan Mrs. Ray Cooper Ms. Paula Kaplan Aggie Krenson Crump Bill & Meda Krenson Gale Dowling Mr. & Mrs. Bob Jernigan Abbie Edwards Mrs. Jacquelyn Mullis Nan Fowler Mr. Terrance Fowler Ernest Fussell Mrs. Betty Fussell Joyce Gregory Ron Gregory
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Jeni Hixon Ms. Lauren Sapp Jane House Dr. Edward Lucas Julia Pettyjohn Jennings Clay & Tammye Jones Angel Jernigan Mr. & Mrs. Bob Jernigan Jeanne Jernigan Ms. Seleta Rogers Lucile Jernigan Mr. & Mrs. Bob Jernigan Benjamin D. Joiner Mr. & Mrs. Don Joiner Ruth Jones Jimmie & Joyce Buchanan Ann & Bill Harris Mrs. Jane Sullivan Julia Mrs. Polly Aycock Bobby & Jackie Keys Mr. & Mrs. Ray Crenshaw
The Staff, Residents, Friends, & Supporters of Magnolia Manor W. C. & Faye Webb and Dewey and Suzanne Rozar Julie McCollum Mrs. Patsy Watson Nancy Miller Mr. & Mrs. John Cordell Jr. Ms. Kay Crawford Ms. Mandy Ennis Mrs. Barbara Mitchell Julie Schroeder All Magnolia Manor Mothers Ms. Laverne Paul Our Mothers Mrs. Marguerite M. Wood Beth NeSmith, Bill NeSmith, & Dallas NeSmith Allene & Ceegie Haugabook Harold & Mavis Odom Mike & Jan Odom
Rev. Betty Lee Scott Servants of God Sunday School Class Jerita Stalvey Servants of God Sunday School Class Rev. Dr. Dennis Stalvey Dogwood Garden Club Servants of God Sunday School Class Faye Tallent Avalon Ladies Bible Class Mrs. Dean Tucker Mr. & Mrs. Doyle Tillman Mr. & Mrs. Tim Vinson Ann & Bill Harris Rev. Steve Vinson Mr. & Mrs. Ray Crenshaw Lee Street UMC The Wonderful People Behind the Wilder Walk Mr. & Mrs. Bob Jernigan Rev. Asbury Walton Mrs. Eleanor Walton
Our Loved Ones Mr. & Mrs. Jim West
The Family of Eleanor & Asbury Walton Mrs. Eleanor Walton
Robert Palmer Mr. & Mrs. Tom Liner
Juanita Wilder Dr. & Mrs. David Edgar
Mr. & Mrs. Sam Lott Ann & Bill Harris
Rev. Brooks Partain Bill & Mary Claire Reeves
Mandi Mailhot Mr. & Mrs. Bob Jernigan
Betty Pope Jimmie & Joyce Buchanan
Rev. Ray & Juanita Wilder Mrs. Joan Anderson Dr. & Mrs. Emora Brannan Jimmie & Joyce Buchanan Mr. & Mrs. Richard Carl Mr. & Mrs. Bob Chaphe Mr. & Mrs. John Davidson Mr. & Mrs. Richard DeLong Betty & George Ellis Carolyn Moye &
Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Kinslow Ann & Bill Harris Janet Knecht Ms. Lynne Knecht Ms. Terry Thorpe
The Hardworking Staff of Magnolia Manor Ms. Lauren Sapp
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Reeves Ann & Bill Harris Seleta Rogers Mr. & Mrs. Bob Jernigan
TRIBUTES January 2019 – March 2019
Myra Moye Hardy Mrs. Ruth Jones Magnolia Manor Christian Women Circle Mr. & Mrs. Mack Martin Mrs. Mary Laura Martin Mrs. Barbara McLendon Mr. & Dr. Jess Mitchell Peoples South Bank Mrs. Lutrelle Perry Ms. Betty Pope Mr. & Mrs. Jim Replogle SafEnvirons, Inc. Bill & Gay Sheppard Mrs. Harriet Smith Rev. & Mrs. James Smith Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jim West Mr. & Mrs. Donnie White Mrs. Linda White Mr. & Mrs. Jim Winter Faye Wilson Mr. Jeff Wilson
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General Donations Dr. & Mrs. Charles Adams Mr. & Mrs. Scott Adkins Albany First UMC Allstate Electrical Contractors Amazon Smile Americus Salem UMC Mr. & Mrs. H. R. Arnold Mr. & Mrs. Mashuq Askerzada Ms. Ansley Astuto Mr. & Mrs. Greg Austin Mrs. Polly Aycock Ms. Karen Babson Mrs. Ivy Ballauer Dr. & Mrs. Robert Bartosh Mr. Adam Berlin Mr. & Mrs. Lamar Black Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bledsoe Pat Booker Brewton UMC Rev. & Mrs. John Brodess Mr. Donald Broome Ms. Anna Brown Ms. Carolyn Brown Mr. & Mrs. William Bruce Buena Vista UMC Mr. Charles Burnett Mrs. Connie Burt Mrs. Mary Tom Byram Mr. & Mrs. Bill Cain Calvary UMC Mr. Dean Campbell Mrs. Opal Cannon Central UMC Charlotte UMC Christ UMC Christian Covenant Sunday School Class Citizens Bank of Americus Ms. Sally Clark Classy.org Ms. Mona Claxton Ms. Geraldine Colbert
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Mr. & Mrs. Reggie Comer Ms. Beverly Cook Mr. & Mrs. Joe Cook Mr. & Mrs. Jack Cox Mr. & Mrs. Laurence Cranch Mrs. Cappy Cross Mrs. Macy Daniel Ms. Shirley Daniel Ms. Betty Daniels Mrs. Adela David Mr. Donald Davidson Jr. Dexter UMC Rev. Marty Dillon Ms. Patricia Donaldson Mrs. Elia Dorsey Rev. & Mrs. J. William Dupree Mr. & Mrs. Bill Easterlin Eastman First UMC ECP Distributors, Inc Dr. & Mrs. David Edgar Ms. Lynda Edwards Electronic Systems & Design, Inc. Col. Robert Ellanson Carol Engle Epworth UMC Mrs. Susie Etheredge Ms. Julie Evans Mr. Daniel Farrow Fellowship Sunday School Class Mr. & Mrs. Hill Fort Fort Gaines UMW Mr. Brady Fowler Friendship Bible Class-Climax UMC Friendship UMC Mrs. Betty Fussell Mrs. Barbara Futch Ms. Maddy Gamma Mr. & Mrs. Earl Gammage Jr. Georgia Cochran Sunday School Class Mr. & Mrs. Jonathon Gibson Gibson UMC
Mr. Karl Gill Mrs. Sandra Lee Goembel Gordon UMC Grace Dennis Sunday School Class Graham UMC Ms. Peggie Grantham Mr. & Mrs. Charles Greene Mr. & Mrs. Jim Griffith Mr. & Mrs. Buddy Guth Kylie Guy Hahira UMC Mr. George Hall Ms. Phyllis Harris Mr. & Mrs. William Harris Mr. Charlie Hawks Ms. Patricia Heeg Ms. Kathryn Henderson Ms. Norma Hiday Ms. Jeni Hixon Dr. C. Corley Holbrook Ms. Jana Holloway Jean Hopkins Dr. Blaine Howell Mr. & Mrs. Sam Hunter Jr. Ms. Tara Hyte Isle of Hope UMC Mr. & Mrs. Charles Izlar Tom & Claudia Jefferson Fund Mr. & Mrs. Kelly Jessop Ms. Katy Jones Ms. Mae R. Jones Joseph D. Cooley, Jr. Irrevocable Trust Junior Service League of Americus Mr. & Mrs. Steve Kennedy Kingsland UMW Ms. Nicole Kirk Ms. Debra Lane Rev. & Mrs. Jarrell Lillard Lone Hill UMC Mrs. Lilian Lopez Ms. Dawn Lott
Magnolia Manor Christian Women Circle Majors Electric & Mechanical, Inc. L. R. Manzer Marlow UMC Ms. Brenda Martin Dorothy T. Martin Trust Dr. & Mrs. Derek McAleer Mr. Dean McClain Ms. Annie Wood McClure Miss Connor McCorkle McKee Family Endowment Ms. Krissy McKinnon Mr. Hank McLean Mr. & Mrs. Bryan McMichael Mr. Robert McNeill Metro Power Annie Jewel Brown Meyer Estate Mr. & Mrs. Craig Miller Mitchell UMC Mr. & Mrs. Ted Mohlman Mr. Patrick Monroe Mr. & Mrs. Bob Montgomery Mr. & Mrs. Brent Moore Mr. & Mrs. Robert Moss Ms. Lisa Murphy Everett Murray Trust Network For Good New Harvest UMW Ms. Kathleen Newkirk Oak Grove UMC Oak Grove UMC (Broxton Circuit) Mr. & Mrs. Leon Odom Jr. Mr. Nick Owens Dr. Iyabo Oyeniya Ms. Garilou Page Park Ave UMC Mrs. Eliza Parker Mr. Douglas Paschal Pathfinders Sunday School Class Pavo UMC Mr. Clint Payne
The measure of a life, after all, is not its duration, but its donation.
DONATIONS January 2019 – March 2019
George & Ann Peagler Charitable Fund Ms. Carol Peak Miss Nena Perry Perry Brothers Company Mr. William Peterson IV Mr. & Mrs. Robert Phillips Pickle Construction LLC Piedmont Construction Group Pinehurst UMC Hans Pomeroy Ms. Elyssa Poretsky Preston UMC Ms. Dana Price Ray Memorial Fund Mr. Jim Reid Ricoh Rev. & Mrs. Sam Rogers III Mr. & Mrs. Donald Roland Ms. Lydia Romero Ms. Sarah Rondeau Ms. Jessica Roy Ms. Becky Rue Mr. & Mrs. Rex Runyon Mr. & Mrs. Terry Salter Ms. Mitzi Sanders Sandersville UMC Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Sapp Mrs. Lynda Scarborough Screven UMC Seekers Sunday School Class -Valdosta First Mrs. Virginia Sewell Shelton’s Chapel UMC Mrs. JoAnn Sheridan Mr. Chris Shirah Shiver Lumber Company, Inc. Ms. Melissa Shufflebarger Mr. & Mrs. Don Sibler C. Byrd Simmons, CPA Mr. & Mrs. Ken Singleton Ms. Clara Slaughter Ms. Cassandra Smith Mr. & Mrs. Dan Smith Ms. June Smith
Ms. Wendy Smith Springhead UMC St. Andrews Presbyterian PCA St. Mary’s Road UMC St. Peters UMC St. Simons Island UMC Mrs. Ashley Stallings Mrs. Vesta Steedley Mr. & Mrs. Bob Sternenberg Ms. Sharon Stocking J. Sullivan Foundation, Inc. Sumter Asphalt and Development Sunbelt Ford of Americus Mrs. Kelli Taranto Thyssen Elevators Co. Mr. & Mrs. Mark Todd Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Trussell Ms. Karen Tubbs Turkey Branch UMC Mrs. Dale Tuttle Mr. & Mrs. Chris Usrey Valdosta First UMC Rev. & Mrs. Benjy Varnell Vineville UMC Vineville UMW Rev. & Mrs. Steve Vinson Mr. & Mrs. Tim Vinson Wadley UMC Mr. & Mrs. Daron Wall Ms. Inez Wallace Luray S. Ward Trust Mr. & Mrs. Tom Watson Mrs. Vivian Watson Waycross First UMC Wesley at Frederica UMC Wesley Chapel UMC Wesley Oak UMC West Town UMC Mr. Nick Whitmer Ms. Joan Wilcox Rev. & Mrs. W. Raymond Wilder Mrs. Cecile Williams
Ms. Chelsea Williams Ms. Pamela Williams Mr. & Mrs. Alan Williamson Rev. & Mrs. M. Burns Willis Ms. Mary Lillyan Wilson Ms. Betty Worthy
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IN MEMORIAM January 2019 – March 2019
Sam P. Arthur
Barbara H. Kinnamon
Corlia M. Rushing
Wade Atkins
Julius T. Klein
Eula Sampson
Charles R. Bailey
Melissa Kolster
Tonya Sanderson
Earnestine Balk
Sammie Latimer
Mary Slee
Lealus Bell
Richard Lindsey
Benjamin Smith
Patsy A. Bryan
Burl Long
Greta Smith
Charles Cannon
Veronica Luckerson
Ethel Snead
Laverne A. Carter
Patricia S. McGimsey
Janice Spires
Willie Mae Cohen
Jannie McMurray
Eileen Stevens
Gratt Dukes
Grayson McWilliams
Homer B. Tarvin
Carolyn H. Durham
Lena M. Miles
Christopher Thorpe
Roland Frazier
Robert Mitchell
Georgia M. Torres
Narvel Goins
Betty Money
Bettye J. Walker
Elizabeth Gordon
Bettye J. Morgan
Lucy Walker
Gladys C. Green
Arthur Morris
Rayfield Walton
Ruby Green
Ernest Olson, Jr.
Alan N. Wilkinson
Arthur L. Halouska
Dolores Parker
Calvin Williams
Jonathan Hillery
Avis J. Parrish
Cynthia B. Williams
Willie Hodge
Margaretha Parry
Rilla B. Williamson
Emiko Hoey
Kantaben Patel
Anthony Wilson
Phyllis Holmes
Juanita Pike
Harley B. Wilson
Sara A. Houston
Glenn E. Powell
Leola Wilson
Osola Ivory
Norma I. Powell
Anne Woodall
Evelyn A. Johnson
Willie E. Powell
Savannah Woodard
Rachel A. Jones
Doris Presha
Evelyn B. Woodward
Guillermina Kehoe
Earl D. Raines
Lillian V. Worthy
Jessie L. Kelly
Retha B. Reid
Jane Zenor
Yarmila King
Johnny Rogers
For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.
Psalm 48:14
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Campuses Magnolia Manor Methodist Nursing Center 2001 South Lee Street Americus, GA 31709 Administrator: Susie Fussell (229) 931-5942
Assistant Administrator: Rob Taylor (229) 924-9352 Ext. 3061
Magnolia Manor of Macon Assisted Living 200 Pierce Avenue Macon, GA 31204 Director: Tara Henry (478) 741-6684
Magnolia Manor Retirement Center
Magnolia Manor of Marion County
Magnolia Manor Mattie H. Marshall Memory Care Center
Magnolia Manor on the Coast
Magnolia Manor of Columbus West
Magnolia Manor of St. Simons Nursing & Rehab
Magnolia Manor of Columbus East
Magnolia Manor of St. Simons
Magnolia Manor of Columbus Assisted Living
Magnolia Manor of St. Marys
2001 South Lee Street Americus, GA 31709 Administrator: Jane House (229) 931-5972
2001 South Lee Street Americus, GA 31709 Administrator: Jenice Baker (229) 931-5943
P.O. Box 9696 Columbus, GA 31908 Administrator: Daron Butler (706) 324-2251
P.O. Box 9696 Columbus, GA 31908 Administrator: Debbie Studdard (706) 324-0387 P.O. Box 9696 Columbus, GA 31908 Administrator: Kelsea Garrett (706) 327-5032
Magnolia Manor of Macon
200 Pierce Avenue Macon, GA 31204 Administrator: Jeri-Ann Faircloth (478) 743-0178
2010 Warm Springs Road Columbus, GA 31904
2010 Warm Springs Road Columbus, GA 31904
2010 Warm Springs Road Columbus, GA 31904
P.O. Box 197 349 Geneva Road Buena Vista, GA 31803 Buena Vista, GA 31803 Administrator: Angela Watkins (229) 649-2331 141 Timber Trail Richmond Hill, GA 31324 Administrator: Mike Battle (912) 756-4300
2255 Frederica Road St. Simons Island, GA 31522 Administrator: Jackie Crisp (912) 638-9988
100 Heritage Drive St. Simons Island, GA 31522 Administrator: Jackie Newman (912) 638-3844
4695 Charlie Smith, Sr. Hwy. St. Marys, GA 31558 Administrator: TBA (912) 673-7713
Magnolia Manor South
3011 Veterans Parkway Moultrie, GA 31788 Administrator: Teresa Newell (229) 985-0265