Volume 41, No. 4
A Community of Life and Living!
A Publication of Magnolia Manor Senior Living
“Where in the world has 2020 gone?” I can’t believe that 2020 is almost done. In some ways, this year has been the longest on record, but honestly it has gone by “in a blink of an eye.” My Mom and Dad always told me that time went faster and faster the older you get and I didn’t believe them. Now I do. This has been one of the most challenging times of my career and after 35 years at Magnolia Manor, I am continually amazed at what the world throws at us. “Coronavirus”…really? Never heard of it.
Magnolia Manor, Inc.
OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2020
Active Trustees Mr. James R. Buchanan, Jr. Mr. Russ Carreker Mr. Ed Collier Mrs. Ann Harris Mr. Mark Johnson Mr. Will Peterson, IV Mr. Chuck Reeves Mr. Charles Ray Sheffield Mrs. Edie Vinson Mr. Hal Weathers Mrs. Jean Wheeler Executive Committee Chairman–Mr. Mark Johnson Vice Chairman–Mr. Chuck Reeves Secretary–Mrs. Jean Wheeler Emeritus Members Rev. J. William Dupree Dr. James T. Trice, Jr. Ex-Officio Members Bishop Lawson Bryan Resident Bishop, South Georgia Conference Rev. Paula Lewis South Central District Superintendent Rev. Steve Patton Northwest District Superintendent Rev. Doreen Smalls Southwest District Superintendent Rev. Craig Hutto North Central District Superintendent Rev. David Thompson Coastal District Superintendent Rev. Chris Ramsey Northeast District Superintendent
Robert Weems, Editor Director of Communications rweems@magnoliamanor.com
229-924-9352 ext.4098
Magnolia Manor has been fighting the coronavirus pandemic since the end of February. It has been challenging in so many ways. It has been frightening because of all the things we didn’t know about it. It has been complicated because of all the rules, regulations and additional expectations thrown our way. It has been disappointing because of the death and destruction to our communities. It has been frustrating because of all the conflicting news reports and political maneuvering that has created a distrustful public. It has been all of these things and much more. Despite all of the things that COVID-19 has caused, I am also encouraged and gratified by the people around me. The Senior Staff has worked tirelessly to make sure we are following appropriate guidelines, that we have enough supplies and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for all campuses, that staffing is sufficient, but more importantly, that our residents are safe and secure. The Corporate Leadership Team and all the Corporate Staff are working to ensure the facilities are protected, that actions are implemented and residents are safe and secure. The facility Administrators and their staffs are working hard to make sure our residents are safe and secure. I’m so proud of everyone who has modeled a Servant Leadership heart and stepped up to make sure our residents are safe and secure. 2020 has gone by in a hurry. We continue to fight the coronavirus pandemic, we continue to protect our residents and we continue to work to acknowledge and support our staff. From top to bottom, Magnolia Manor is blessed to have the best people. As 2020 draws to a close, we need to enjoy the holiday season. We need to get back to normal, even if it is a “new” normal. Magnolia Manor needs your prayers, your patience and your support, now more than ever. Thank you to everyone who has gone out of their way to be there for us. It is during difficult times like this, that you find out who are your friends and supporters. You find out which co-worker has your back and you find out how God has a plan for all of us. Magnolia Manor looks forward to a great year in 2021 and with your love, prayers and a lot of hard work from a lot of different people, we will be better than ever. Our motto has always been “The Resident First Because I Care”. Our mission is, “We serve all through love and support for a lifetime”. Our vision is, “Our communities are about life and living”. Our values are, “(1) Commitment to our faith tradition. (2) Dignity, respect, care and compassion for all. (3) Integrity through excellence. (4) Healthy mind, body and spirit. (5) Creative change and constant improvement”. How could I say it better?
Christian Tyson, Editor Communications Coordinator ctyson@magnoliamanor.com 2001 South Lee Street Americus, GA 31709
229-931-5970
Mark R. Todd President & CEO
As 2020 comes to a close, this year could be titled “The Unexpected.” It has been an excellent reminder that life doesn’t always turn out as one might expect. However, in this changing world, I am so thankful for the many blessings that we do have and for an unchanging God of comfort, peace, and love. I am also thankful for our front-line workers and their commitment not only to Magnolia Manor, but more importantly, to our residents. Their courageous efforts have been comforting and inspiring to our residents as they have served as an anchor for each of our nine campuses. These employees have truly sacrificed and given of themselves during these challenging times. Also, I applaud the administration team for the guiding principles of care they have used to make decisions over the past nine months. The team’s number one priority has been to protect the health and wellbeing of our residents and staff. Just as each of us makes a difference by following guidelines to keep our communities safe, each of us has the power to create a community in which every individual feels included, supported, and comforted. It is encouraging to see glimpses of normalcy return to our campuses as we begin to open for limited visitation, activities, and admittance. Circumstances have gotten better, but there is more work to do to ensure that this positive trend continues. Throughout the last nine months, I have seen more teamwork, compassion, love, service, patience, perseverance, kindness, and gratitude displayed through actions of not only our staff but also the community. This outpouring of support from all individuals is a beautiful picture of how it takes all of us doing our little part to bring comfort to others. In II Corinthians 1:3-5, we learn that God is the Father of all comfort, and that He comforts us so that we may comfort others. Quite often, I think of the quote that has made a huge impact on my life. It says, “People may not always remember what you said, and people may not always remember what you did, but people will always remember how you made them feel.” Are you good at comforting? I believe each of us has the ability to comfort others. Let’s seize those opportunities. I am confident we can make a lasting impact. We stand steadfastly by our quest to comfort the lives of those we touch. Your gift to the League of the Good Samaritan (LOGS) provides security and peace to many of our residents who can no longer afford senior living care. Thank you for your kindness and please consider giving to the LOGS. We are more committed than ever to continue making Magnolia Manor a great place to call home.
Ty Kinslow SVP for Communications
Senior Management
Mark R. Todd President and CEO Hill V. Fort Sr. Vice President for Operations
Scott D. Adkins CPA., Sr. Vice President for Finance
Diane R. Harrison Sr. Vice President for Human Resources
Ty Kinslow Sr. Vice President for Communications
Billy McGlone, Layout & Design Art Director
bmcglone@magnoliamanor.com 2001 South Lee Street Americus, GA 31709
229-931-5926
Cover – Residents Jerry and Beverly McKibben of Magnolia Manor of St. Simons
Grady Meeks, Donald Thomas, Doris Batts, Raymond Douglas and Dal Avant
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MISSION We serve all through love and support for a lifetime We held the John R. Batts Memorial Golf Classic on October 12, 2020, at the Idle Hour Country Club in Macon, GA. With the hard work of our dedicated staff and endless support from our donors, sponsors, and volunteers, we were able to secure 30 teams and raise over $50,000 at this year’s golf tournament! This one goes down in history as one of the most attended golf tournaments Magnolia Manor has hosted to date, and we have you all to thank for that! We had such an awesome time fellowshipping with friends and family of the
honor of the late John R. Batts.
“John was a devoted Magnolia Manor supporter and trustee who played an instrumental role in helping establish the Macon campus. He was also an avid golfer and played on the Idle Hour Country Club golf course for over 40 years,” stated Doris Batts, John R. Batts’ wife. “It’s certainly an
honor to be here and carry on his legacy so that residents at Magnolia Manor can continue getting the care that they need.” Each year, Magnolia Manor hosts several fundraising
Manor while enjoying a great
events to better serve the
game of golf. The food was
residents’ needs. This year
delicious, courtesy of Propel.
the funds will be used to
We even had mild, seventy-
improve safety at all Magnolia
degree weather with a few
Manor campuses through our
patches of sunshine. But
organization-wide Campus
most importantly, we had the
Safety Initiative. This initiative
opportunity to raise money for
involves training employees,
residents at Magnolia Manor in
putting systems in place Article continued on page 6
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to physically secure the buildings, and
thank you to everyone who participated
enhancing our IT security. In addition to
and had a hand in making this tournament
strengthening organization-wide security,
possible. We couldn’t have done it
the funds will be used to provide financial
without you!”
relief to support our residents and staff during the coronavirus pandemic.
“Due to the pandemic, we were forced to
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As we continue to navigate through the uncertainties of the pandemic, we hope to host fundraising events again. If you
cancel most of our fundraising events. This
missed the golf tournament, we have other
has been a challenging time for everyone,
options available for you to support the
so it means a lot to have people make the
residents. Just visit our website at www.
sacrifice to support the residents,” stated
magnoliamanor.com, select Ways to Give,
Kendall Crew Stephens, Director of Annual
and see how you can make a difference at
Giving at Magnolia Manor. “I’d like to say
Magnolia Manor.
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Richmond Hill Resident and Veteran Mr. Harry Katzman
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Dedicated staff at Magnolia Manor’s Nursing Center of Americus
VISION
How residents are living... Here at Magnolia Manor, we
up and said you have a nice
strive to serve our residents
letter from the president,”
through love and support
Katzman recalled. “I told him
for a lifetime. Many of our
to thank the president, but I
residents have shared this
already enlisted in the
vision in their own lives. Mr.
Air Force.”
Harry Katzman is no exception.
After completing training,
He has spent the majority of
he was assigned to the 458th
his adult life protecting and
Bombardment Group. Harry
enriching the lives of those
and his crewmates arrived
around him. Family is also
in England and set to work
important to Harry. Being close
defeating the Nazis. November
to them while maintaining his
24, 1944, was a fateful day for
independence is the reason he
him as he began what would
moved to Magnolia Manor on
be his 24th and final flight over
the Coast just about a
Germany. After successfully
year ago.
bombing a Frankfort, Germany
As a young man, Harry began his journey by joining the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF). His father inspired him to become a pilot by enthralling young Harry with tales of his adventures as a fighter pilot during the First World War. At the tender age of 19, he enlisted in the USAAF on November 14, 1942, just 11 days before he received his official draft notice.
“While I was taking basic training, my brother called me
railway terminal, the B-24 he was flying was hit by antiaircraft fire, better known as
“FLAK.” With one engine on fire, the crew fell behind the formation of bombers and was soon attacked by German ME-109 fighters. The aircraft barely held together crash landing in England. Four of the ten crewmen were hospitalized and unfortunately, three men were killed during the bombing run. Harry was transported to the local hospital where he recovered from his injuries. Article continued on page 10
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“When you’re in a position like that, you
parachuting behind enemy lines into
start praying for a way out,” Katzman said.
Germany. He would spend the rest of the
“And it happened. The man upstairs must
war sending intelligence back to the allies
have heard us.”
in the surrounding countryside.
Harry was awarded the Purple Heart and
After the war, Harry reenlisted in the newly
the Distinguished Flying Cross because of
formed United States Air Force (USAF). He
his heroic actions on the mission. His plane
worked with intelligence during the Berlin
was damaged beyond repair during the
Airlift, only returning to the United States
return flight to England, so he was chosen
in 1959. Here he was assigned to the 76th
for a new assignment. His previous work
Fighter Interceptor Squadron flying F-102
in intelligence and the fact that he spoke
Delta Darts at Westover Airforce Base
fluent German made him well suited for
(AFB). Soon after that, the squadron was
the mission. The next thing Harry knew, he
deactivated and Harry was transferred
was jumping from the back of a C-47 transport plane and
to Homestead AFB where he finished his military career flying the F-104 Star Fighter.
United States Air Force Pilot Mr. Harry Katzman
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Soon after he retired from the military,
Once things get back to normal you can
Harry received a call from the United
bet Harry will be busy serving others by
Service Organizations (USO) to join them as
volunteering, traveling, or just visiting with
Associate Director in South Korea.
family members. If you would like to find out
“I was surprised because I didn’t sing or dance,” he joked.
more about how we serve our residents, go to www.magnoliamanor.com.
In this new role, he was able to help boost the morale of the men and women in uniform by arranging visits from stars such as Bob Hope and Danny Kay. For the next 23 years, Harry settled down enriching the lives of children as a teacher with the Department of the Army. He retired for the second time in 1990. He and his family bought a house in Glennville, GA just south of Richmond Hill where you could often find him substitute teaching in the local school system. Harry enjoys keeping busy by volunteering at the Mighty Eight Airforce Museum, traveling, watching movies, and reading magazines like National Geographic and the Smithsonian.
“I was invited to the Smithsonian along with the other living pilots of the B-24’s, but I had to decline at this time,” said Katzman. Even though many of his activities have been curtailed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Harry finds that having good habits have really helped him manage well.
“Safe health practices such as wearing masks and washing hands have helped,” says Katzman. “I encourage people to obey the
guidelines set forth like wearing your mask out and practicing safe social distancing.” United States Air Force Veteran Mr. Harry Katzman
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Former Americus Retirement Center Chaplain Reverend Brooks Partain
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VALUES
Commitment to our faith tradition Family and friends said farewell to Reverend Brooks Partain on August 28, 2020. A devoted servant of the Lord, Rev. Partain was a minister in the South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church for 61 years. He also served as a Chaplain at Magnolia Manor in Americus. He not only cared for the spiritual needs of the residents, he was also committed to raising funds for the League of the Good Samaritan. His efforts were instrumental in helping thousands of residents remain living at Magnolia Manor.
“He was completely dedicated and cared deeply for the ministry at Magnolia Manor. He often talked about the
memories he built with the people here and the residents,” stated Rev. John Brodess, former Chaplain at Magnolia Manor in Americus. “Serving as Chaplain at Magnolia Manor was something he cherished and felt that God directed him to do.” Close family and friends gathered together on September 1, 2020, at Lee Street United Methodist Church in Americus to lay Rev. Partain to rest. He is survived by his wife, Ann Partain, and one of his two sons. On behalf of everyone at the Magnolia Manor family, we honor Rev. Partain as his legacy continues to live on in the lives he touched.
Former Reverend Brooks Partain
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Macon resident Ms. Myrtle Mathews creating homemade masks
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VALUES
Dignity, respect, care, and compassion for all Born and raised in Telfair County, Myrtle Mathews grew up in a loving home with her twin sister and younger sister. Myrtle remembers her mother made beautiful dresses for them to wear at school. Between watching her mother sew and taking a few classes in home economics, Myrtle learned how to quilt and sew. But it wasn’t until she got married and had children of her own that she began perfecting her craft. With a family of her own, she decided it was a great time to get back into quilting and sewing. The first dress she made “wasn’t too great,” she recalls. But she kept at the craft until she was able to make clothes for her son and daughter. As her children grew older and had their own children, Myrtle continued to quilt. She made quilts for family members and her grandchildren as a hobby. With their children out of the home and desires to live a care-free, retired life, she and her husband began making plans to move into a senior living community. They had their eyes set on the villas at Magnolia Manor in Macon. But before they could make the move, her husband passed away in 2006. Five years went by before Myrtle revisited the idea of moving to Magnolia Manor. In 2011, she made Magnolia Manor her forever home.
“I lived by myself after my husband died. I had great neighbors, but they weren’t always available. At Magnolia Manor, you can spot a neighbor anytime. I’m no longer lonely and I’m perfectly satisfied here,” stated Myrtle. Before the pandemic, Myrtle spent a lot of time socializing with fellow residents. Whether participating in campus activities or playing card games with friends, she had no trouble finding something entertaining to occupy her time. So when the pandemic forced the entire campus into a lockdown, Myrtle was a little disheartened. But she quickly found relief with a new way to put her gift to great use. As part of the health guidelines set in place by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), all individuals on Magnolia Manor premises are required to wear face masks in common areas and while interacting with others. Magnolia Manor has personal protective equipment (PPE) onhand including disposable masks for residents and staff. But Myrtle saw the need to provide reusable masks as her own way to help stop the spread of coronavirus and preserve PPE.
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internet one day. I came across patterns for masks and remembered I had some leftover fabric stored away,” stated Myrtle.
to make the masks more adjustable, allowing
She fished out her leftover fabric and got to work. She made a few face masks for herself and her family members. She also began putting a few out in common areas around the building with a note that read, “Take one.” That sparked interest amongst residents and before she knew it, she had orders lined up for masks.
a plus, each one is made with a special touch
As the order list increased, she began facing a few challenges. Due to the pandemic, the materials to make masks are in high demand which makes them difficult to find. But Myrtle has been very resourceful and it also helps that she has generous neighbors who donate supplies.
“The elastic bands were really hard to find at the start of the pandemic. But people started donating elastic. You’d be surprised to know how many people have elastic stashed away in their junk drawers,” stated Myrtle. The process for making masks starts with heating the iron to press the fabric. Myrtle works on five or six masks at a time, feeding the fabric into her sewing machine. She adds in the elastic band
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them to fit comfortably over the face. She even provides different sizes for adults and children. As of love.
“When I see someone wearing a mask that I made, it makes me feel good,” stated Myrtle. Not only has she been helping others stay safe and contribute to this fight against COVID-19, but she has also found a way to improve her own health. Making the masks serves as a form of therapy and allows her to get more acquainted with her neighbors.
“It’s like therapy for me because it gives me something to work on while we’re in this lockdown. I’ve really enjoyed getting to know other residents better,” she explained. Myrtle has made over 100 masks and counting. Thanks to her contributions, we have another way to ensure that residents and staff at Magnolia Manor are following health guidelines. To keep up with our residents and how they’re doing, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram or visit our website at www.magnoliamanor.com.
February 12, 2021 Southern Woods Plantation Sylvester, Georgia (Morning Hunt)
For more information contact: Kendall Stephens Director of Annual Giving 229-931-5928 or kstevens@magnoliamanor.com
Register and pay for your sponsorship or hunt online at: www.magnoliamanor.com/events/johngillquailhunt Magnolia Manor of Midway renovation near completion 17
Unit Manager Nina Cooper, RN at Magnolia Manor Columbus West
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VALUES
Integrity through excellence Each day, frontline workers
As the coronavirus began to
at Magnolia Manor put their
spread across the nation, Nina
lives on the line to ensure that
along with many other frontline
our residents are safe. Many of
workers at Magnolia Manor,
them even go as far as to treat
worked diligently to prevent
the residents and their fellow
infection at each campus. They
staff members like family. We
installed single-point entrances
are so grateful for each and
at each campus, temporarily
every one of them and can never thank them all enough. From the administrative staff to the support staff, everyone has a special role to play. When Columbus West Unit 3 Manager Nina Cooper began her role at Magnolia Manor, she was determined to provide excellent care to the residents. Nearly three years ago, Nina came to Magnolia Manor Columbus West with several years of experience in the nursing field. As a Unit Manager at Magnolia Manor,
prohibited visitation and group activities, and implemented several other safety measures. But despite their efforts, the Columbus campus reported their first three cases within a few months of the coronavirus outbreak.
“When I got the call that we had our first three cases, it brought me to tears. I felt that I had failed the residents, even though I knew that wasn’t true,” shared Nina. The tears didn’t last long as
her duties consist of leading
she and her team of healthcare
a team of nurses as well as
professionals got to work
providing care to the residents.
disinfecting the campus and
“I absolutely love my job. I get
isolating the COVID-19 positive
up everyday thinking of how I
residents. They continued
can put a smile on a resident’s
implementing precautionary
face. It’s an honor that I get
measures to prevent the virus
to be the nurse I’ve always
from spreading to healthy
wanted to be and care for the
residents and staff. Since group
residents,” stated Nina.
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Unit Manager Nina Cooper, RN at Magnolia Manor Columbus West temporarily suspended, employees stepped in to fill in the gap. Nina and other nurses
care to the residents, it’s imperative that
began conducting one-on-one visits with
frontline workers maintain their own health
the residents to keep them informed of the
as well. This is even more crucial during a
changes and help them remain in good spirits.
“It’s natural for the residents to want to know why they can’t see family members or can’t receive things in. So, you have to really
time like this.
“I have a great support system at home with my husband and my two English bulldogs. They bring a smile to my face after a long day,” Nina explained. “I try to do the same for my staff. It’s my goal to show them
explain it to them and encourage them,”
how much I appreciate them every day by
stated Nina. “I empathize and make myself
simply saying it or doing a nice gesture like
available to anyone who needs to talk. When
buying them lunch,” stated Nina.
I see a resident sitting alone, I sit with them and talk to them.”
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In order to continue providing excellent
In addition to supporting each other, employees also have access to spiritual care
through the Magnolia Manor chaplaincy
supportive. Our chaplain calls each week to
program. Chaplains make weekly calls
see if we need assistance. Employees have
to the campuses offering prayer or a
volunteered to work extra shifts. We have
listening ear for staff members to express
all the supplies we need. It’s just been a real
themselves. There’s also a designated area where employees can get some quiet time when necessary. It helps to have a
team effort here,” stated Nina. As we progress towards reopening our
team of comforting, available leaders who
campuses, please continue to keep our
are committed to the residents’ physical,
frontline workers and residents in your
emotional, and spiritual care.
thoughts and prayers. Your support has
“From our Administrator, Daron Butler, to other staff members, everyone has been so
helped us continue providing our residents with the care that they need.
Unit Manager Nina Cooper, RN with resident Robert Holmes at Magnolia Manor Columbus West
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Residents Jerry and Beverly McKibben of Magnolia Manor of St. Simons
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VALUES
Healthy mind, body and spirit Imagine traveling the world on
working as an engineer and Beverly
bicycles with your loved one. You
as a teacher. The couple settled
ride 40-mile bike treks in Missouri,
down into their new life together
California, and Maine. You travel
and started a family of three girls
overseas to places like Germany,
and one boy. On their 25th wedding
Austria, and the Netherlands. You
anniversary, they purchased
meet strangers who grow to be
bicycles and began riding the trails
your friends. The only worries
of Stone Mountain near their home
involve deciding if you’re going to
in Snellville, GA. During holiday
order risotto or ossobuco when
breaks in the school year, they
you stop for lunch at a restaurant in
would make the occasional trip
Italy. That’s what life is like for Jerry
down to St. Simons Island to ride
and Beverly McKibben. Growing up in Texas, they both participated in sports. Jerry was an all-around athlete and played every sport that his high school had to offer. Beverly was on the volleyball and swim teams in high school. She continued her sports career into college, where she met Jerry. A friend of Jerry’s set them up on a blind date and the rest is matrimony.
“She was a freshman and I was a sophomore at the University of Texas when my friend set us up on a blind date,” stated Jerry. “After that, we continued to date and eventually got married in September of 1955. We recently celebrated our 65th wedding anniversary.” After they graduated from the University of Texas, Jerry began
along the beach. Once they retired, they found they had a lot more time on their hands. A conversation with a family member led Beverly to discover the perfect way to enjoy their retirement.
“My sister-in-law told me about a cooking class she took with an Elderhostel group in Minnesota. I asked her what other classes were available and she gave me a magazine that had a list of classes and activities,” explained Beverly. Elderhostel, now known as Road Scholars, is an international nonprofit organization that offers travel programs for older adults to explore and learn. Hotels and attractions are preselected along with tour guides to educate travelers about the area. Beverly came across a bike-riding group that was traveling from Bar Harbor, Maine to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Article continued on page 24
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Residents Jerry and Beverly McKibben of Magnolia Manor of St. Simons They booked the trip and embarked on a journey
opportunity to tour Magnolia Manor. They learned
of adventure.
that an apartment would become available soon.
“It’s fun. I would encourage anybody to join an Elderhostel group,” stated Beverly. “The lectures were fascinating and we met friends that we still have today.”
Without a second thought, they went home and
Bicycling around the world brought excitement to their retired life. But the issue of trying to maintain the upkeep of their home began to put a damper on their vision of retirement. This sparked their interest in senior living communities.
“We wanted to sell the house because we had gotten to the point where we just didn’t want to take care of a home anymore,” stated Jerry. “We began looking at retirement communities and found Magnolia Manor. We liked it just fine and planned to make the move when we turned 75 years old.” Unfortunately, the McKibbens had to put their
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put their house up for sale. It sold within eight days! In the summer of 2014, they moved into their cozy apartment at Magnolia Manor in St. Simons Island.
“Living at Magnolia Manor doesn’t feel like an institution. It feels more like a neighborhood. Everyone checks on each other all the time,” Beverly shared. “We really like it here. The fact that it’s a non-profit, faith-based organization is even better.” The McKibbens have settled into their new life at Magnolia Manor quite well. They’ve made new friends who also like to keep active by walking and riding bikes around the campus. A typical week for the two consists of riding bikes three or four times a week around the island. Sometimes they stop for lunch in town or enjoy a healthy meal complete
plans on hold due to the big housing market
with protein, vegetables, and fruit prepared by
crash of 2008. Nearly six years passed before
Magnolia Manor dietary staff. Avid cyclists not only
they revisited the idea of moving into a retirement
need to be in tip-top shape, but they also need
community. On one of their annual trips to St.
to have good equipment to work with. According
Simons Island, they were presented with an
to the McKibbens, a mountain bicycle with wide
tires and a comfortable seat is the ideal type of equipment to have. They also recommend taking your bike to a bicycle shop for routine repairs to keep it on the road. Anytime the McKibbens miss a day of bike riding, they are eager to get back on the road. To their dismay, Beverly had to spend some time
“He was always out biking me, especially on the hills. So I started researching bikes that would be easier on my knee and I found the e-bike (electric bike). It has a pedal-assist and turbo boost that gives you a tailwind. I can keep up with Jerry and even pass him when I use my turbo,” stated Beverly.
physical therapy at a rehab center. Although
They are now back in full action. Through surgeries, bad weather, and a global pandemic, the McKibbens have remained consistent in their pursuit of a healthy mind, body, and spirit. At ages 85 and 86, one can’t help but wonder, what is
she had a smooth surgical process, the road to
their secret?
recovery wasn’t easy.
“You have to keep going. You can’t give up. I’ve had both of my hips replaced and Beverly had a knee replacement,” explained Jerry. “You may have to slow down and make adjustments at times, but you keep going. You have to live the highest quality of life that you can while you can.”
off her bicycle this year after undergoing knee replacement surgery in March. Thankfully, the surgery went well without any complications. Since she is in such great shape, she didn’t require
With Jerry by her side encouraging her, Beverly walked around campus to regain the strength in her knee. She also exercised on a stationary bicycle to help get back into the groove of riding bikes. She recalls that it was very difficult and painful to make the circular motion with her knee. After a few weeks of light exercising, they were back on the bicycles. Beverly was met with another obstacle in trying to keep up with Jerry.
To keep up with the McKibbens and other residents on the move, visit our website at www. magnoliamanor.com. Also, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Residents Jerry and Beverly McKibben of Magnolia Manor of St. Simons
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Magnolia Manor campus improvements
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VALUES
Creative change and constant improvement Our mission here at Magnolia Manor is to serve all through love and support for a lifetime. It’s a mission which the staff holds very dear to their hearts. Creating a safe, caring, and beautiful living environment is just one of the many ways we try to succeed in this mission. In the near future, residents
move-in prospects,” exclaimed Mike Battle, Administrator at the Richmond Hill Campus. “With communal dining still on hold, we had the perfect opportunity to make these improvements with minimal disruption to daily routines.” When communal dining begins
will be greeted by an all-new look
again, our residents will be able
for the common areas on each floor
to visit with each other in comfort
at the Richmond Hill Campus.
while looking at the spectacular
On September 1st, contractors
views of the campus from a newly
from Lawson Projects Inc. and
redecorated dining area.
Dukes Flooring began painting and
“I think our residents will be shocked and overjoyed by the changes we have made,” said Mike.
replacing the flooring in our thirdfloor dining rooms at the Richmond Hill campus. They replaced all the carpet and vinyl and relocated the beverage station to create a better flow for our residents. All new wall décor and table cloths were added to complete the look. As COVID-19
As each floor is completed, the workers will move on to the floor below finishing when the first floor looks brand new. We are also planning to renovate a number of one-bedroom apartments in the
swept through the United States,
building. These selected rooms
communal dining paused; so the
will be renovated with all new
contractors used this time to begin
appliances, new countertops and
renovations. This allowed us to
sinks, updated plumbing fixtures,
finish the third floor faster
flooring, new lighting, towel and
than expected.
safety bars, window coverings, and
“Our dining rooms are beautiful now. Our paint contractor did an
ceiling fans. As a result of the pandemic, all of
outstanding quality job for us. We
the workers are screened, masked,
are all excited and we can’t wait to
and sanitized per CDC and State
show it off to our residents, their
of Georgia guidelines. As they
family members, and any future
move to the first and second floors, Article continued on page 28
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Magnolia Manor of Americus new directional signage we will have to be more cautious in redirecting
with a new roof. Workers have been getting ready
residents away from work areas.
to replace sheetrock in each of the rooms as well
“This will go a long way to improving our appeal to those shopping for Residential Services in our
should be finishing these up around Thanksgiving
market area. With updates inside our beautiful
and will await inspection by the fire marshal before
building, our new marketing focus, our solid
moving begins. With our residents still at risk of
company history, and our gorgeous campus, we
contracting the coronavirus, all crews are screened
can expect good things to come in the new year
before entering the job site.
ahead,” added Mike. “This will put us in a much better position to compete and to market the great services we have to offer to this coastal community.” The renovation at Richmond Hill is not the
In Americus, plans to renovate unit three and the front entrance of the nursing center were placed on hold due to COVID-19, but construction on the project resumed in October. Contractors are in the demolition phase and are making progress.
only construction project currently in progress
Despite having to put the construction on hold,
at Magnolia Manor. We are continuing to see
we were able to install new signage at our
improvements at our Midway campus. This
Americus campus.
project is well into its second phase and moving right along. As you recall we were able to move residents into the newly completed wing in June. This allowed contractors to move to the center wing and begin immediately. Construction crews have been hard at work completing the new walls and topping things off
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as electrical work and plumbing. Contractors
During this time, making life better for our residents may have become a little harder, but the administration team and staff have stepped up to the challenge. If you would like to see the ways we are making our residents’ lives better, follow us on Facebook and Instagram or visit our website at www.magnoliamonor.com to find out more.
Magnolia Manor on the Coast newly constructed dining area
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Ms. Sally Webb - Americus Independent Living resident makes pine needle baskets
CREATIVE CORNER Across each of our nine Magnolia Manor campuses, you will find the most amazingly talented individuals who love spending free time creating masterpieces with their own hands. It seems our residents enjoy every medium in the art world, from painting to quilting and everything in between.
needles she can find. Long pine needles grow on the longleaf pine tree, which is native to the southeastern United States and can grow up to 47 meters or 150 feet. The pine needles are approximately 12 to 15 inches long and are usually found in September as the leaves began to fall.
If you were to join Sally Webb at her home in Americus, you would find many fine examples of her artistic passion, longleaf pine needle basket weaving; which happens to be one of the oldest art forms in North America. This form of weaving takes lots of patience, a great imagination, and very nimble fingers. Early southern women created baskets made from the longleaf pine needle in the southeastern United States after the American Civil War.
Preparing the needles is a very important stage in the basket weaving process. Once all the needles have been collected, Sally begins by washing them. She lets the needles soak in a bowl of water before removing and patting them dry with a paper towel. By completing this step, the needles will be easier to work with and maintain a beautiful appearance.
“I learned to make baskets from a woman named Mrs. Irvine McIntire,” Sally recalled. “She lived in a nursing home in Waycross, GA and supported herself by making these baskets. She was a gifted artist.” Every autumn Sally treks into the forest to begin gathering pine needles. Sally is not just looking for any pine needles. She needs the longest pine
At this point, you may want to remove the fascicle, which is the dark, paper-like tissue holding several pine needles together. This step is optional. Some artisans will create baskets where the fascicle is left exposed, while others like a more refined look and leave them attached. Next, Sally coats the needles with glycerin. This will give them a sheen or glossy finish. In the final stage of preparation, she gathers raffia – a grass Article continued on page 32
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grown in Madagascar, and tears it into thin strips. She places the raffia in a bowl of water to soak. Raffia is used to stitch the basket together. You may use embroidery thread but traditionally, artists used raffia as their twine of choice. Once preparation is complete, Sally then sits down and begins crafting a basket by coiling the needles around a small circular item such as a button. Sally continues to build on the ring, enlarging it as she goes, letting her imagination run wild. She then clamps a wooden clothespin over the end of the needles to keep them in place as the ring continues to grow. Using a chain stitch, she weaves the coils together. It is important to keep the number of needles consistent throughout the build. Sally uses a small section of plastic straw she cut especially for this purpose.
“When I taught classes, I’d teach people how to make smaller objects like picture frames or how to add pine needles to the rim of a drinking gourd. There was no way I could teach people how to make an entire basket in an hour-long class,” she stated. “I taught a lot
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of classes at the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and I worked with the seniors in Folkston, GA. If there was an interest, I would definitely teach a class here at Magnolia Manor.” A simple basket can be very labor-intensive. It can take up to 40 hours to make a single small basket. If you decide to decorate it or make it larger, you can expect to spend at least 80 hours weaving it. Due to COVID-19, Sally had to alter her social schedule, leaving her with more time on her hands. Trips to see her children and grandchildren had to be rescheduled. Despite these changes, Sally remains positive.
“This is a good time to stay at home and learn new skills or practice an old one. Hopefully, we will have a vaccine soon and return to normal,” stated Sally. Magnolia Manor would like to invite you to follow us on Facebook and Instagram or visit our website at www.magnoliamanor.com to see our residents and their wonderful artistic creations.
GIVING
In action...
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Chealsea Cromer Relations Director of Donor
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A Community of
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EVENTS
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Magnolia Manor CEO Mark R. Todd, Doris Batts and Aidan Murphy
John Dukes, Joe Tessin, Coleman Martin and Landon Crenshaw
Danny Starley, Daniel Renfroe, Jordan Scott and Chris Aragon
Richard Morgan, Matt Gordy, Ryley Shepard and Russ Campbell
Andy Nations, Paul Cable, Sheftall Lenter and Dean Shuford
Dick Manwaring, Robert Buck, Fred Reese and Theron Simpson
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EVENTS
Brian McCommon, Brad Bloodworth, Dan Forrester and George McCanless
Steven Avant, Jamie Cromer, Paul Blanchard and John Mixon
Bobby Smith, Randy Couch, Bobby Phillips and David Sherrell
Grady Meeks, Donald Thomas, Raymond Douglas and Dal Avant
Bob Hodge, Cole Maddox, Mike East and Gabe Efaw
William Rambo, Chris Terry, Brian Simmons and John Dean
Mike Leeder, Darcy Donaldson, Neal Weaver and Stephen Snyder
Bob Sternenberg, Blake Sullivan, Sam Hunter and Ricky Arnold
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Zeke Rhodes, Marty Davis, Mark Magoni and Mike King
Waverly Golson, Frank Gaudry, Tommy Martin and Theron Ussery
Tim Farmer, J Grantham, Bubba Green and Shane Green
Bill Brannen, Terry Hiers, Walter Peacock and Jimmy Towson
Dan Haley, Kevin Reeves, Rod Murray and Bryan McMichael
Chuck Stephens, Chuck Pollock, Brian Gordon and Harrison Parker
Hank Houston, Chris Kuck, Jordan Cox and John Cox B&D Industrial
Bryan Jones, Carl Camarota, DavidTeam McCrory and Martin Jones Bob Buck’s
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Michael Mayo, Wes Parker, Stephen Jenkins and John Heard
Alan Fennell, Ford Neel, Smisson Neel and Mark Swan
Bob Hardeman, “Hutch” Caleb Hutchinson, Eddie Sasser and Kevin Balkcom
Randy Jones Jr., Hulme Kinnebrew III, Buddy Guth and Raymond Baldwin
Scott Murphy, Philip Moore, John Walker Moore and Aidan Murphy
Rusty Hilburn, Hal Johnson, Phil Hardin and Charlie Cantrell
Matt Jerles, Jimmy Asbell, Jeff Avant and Grant Greenwood
Chris Murman, John Walker, Arin Howell and Danny Smith
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ACTIVITIES
Alyssa Beasley, Miss Georgia USA 2020 visits Magnolia Manor of St. Simons
Parade for our residents at Mattie H. Marshall Memory Care Center
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ACTIVITIES
Magnolia Manor of St. Simons Scarecrow Alley
Magnolia Manor on the Coast Trick or Treating
Americus Nursing Center Halloween Costumes
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ACTIVITIES
S’mores treats at Mattie H. Marshall Memory Care Center
Magnolia Manor on the Coast - Golden Girls Fun
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With grateful appreciation for those who support our ministry.
In Memory of... Fay Adams Ms. Jacqueline Smith Sara & Vernon Tidwell Dr. William R. Anderson Mrs. Sharon Anderson Norman Rutledge Andrew Dr. Sam Adams Bertha Schewe Armbruster Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Watson
Else Branham Mrs. Carol Drescher Jim Braxton Lee & Merilyn Guerry Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Brooks Mr. & Mrs. David Doster E. Ruth Brown Rev. William Brown
Claire Woodruff Chambless Lee & Merilyn Guerry Pete Chambless Lee & Merilyn Guerry Ruth Clements Mr. & Mrs. George Clements
James M. Bailey Mrs. Diana Bailey
Charles R. Burch Mrs. Mary Burch
Walt L. Conley Ms. Lola Conley   Elizabeth A. & Levy H. Cook Ms. Ruth Cook
Geraldine A. Barnes Dr. Richard Barnes
Marta Burke Ms. Daisy Lynton
Levy H. Cook Ms. Ruth Cook
Henry & Virginia Bass Rev. & Mrs. Henry Bass
Bill Byram Mr. Joe Daniel
Carolyn K. Daniel Mr. Joe Daniel
Mrs. Ronald Beatty Mr. & Mrs. Mike Faust
Amber B. Campbell Loveard & Dorothy McMichael
Margaret Davis Miss Margaret E. Davis
Ed & Anna Bergman Mr. & Mrs. Orvin Bergman Myrtle Watson Blanton Mrs. Patsy Watson Bobby Bowie Ms. Rhonda Carmichael Rev. James Boyd Derek & Charlene McAleer
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Sara McCollum Buntin Mrs. Patsy Watson
Lois Cannady Mr. & Mrs. John Cannady Shirley Carden Mr. Stanley Carden Sr. JoAnne Carr Ms. Rhonda Carmichael
Wilma Davis Miss Margaret E. Davis Jean Deriso Mrs. Jean Carswell June Harper Dorminy Jess & Peggy Mitchell Virginia Hogsed Dorminy Lee & Charlene Hall
Elaine Tucker Douglas Larry & Phyllis Tucker Spec & Jean Dozier Mrs. Patsy Watson Mrs. B. L. Durden Mr. Keith Hagen Anna Pearl Durham Dutchie Riggsby W. O. Easterlin Ann & Bill Harris Louis A. Edwards, Jr. Mr. Dan Helms Ann Entrekin Mrs. Jean Carswell Mrs. Norma Wall Our Fathers Rev. & Mrs. William Ryan Eugenia White Foster Mr. Wayne Foster Ernest Fussell Mrs. Betty Fussell Marcus Gandy Derek & Charlene McAleer Rev. & Mrs. M. C. Gardner Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Kinslow Mr. & Mrs. Authur Gassett Mrs. Sandra Patterson
TRIBUTES
In Memory of...
July 2020 – September 2020
Mr. & Mrs. B. L. Glisson Ms. June Glisson
Mr. & Mrs. Sam Hunter Jr. Bill & Mary Claire Reeves
Mr. & Mrs. I. B. H. Joiner Ms. Katherine Lawrence
Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Goss Mrs. Sandra Patterson
George W. Herndon Mrs. Cora Herndon
Evelyn Jones Mr. Carol Moore Jr.
Grandparents Ms. Ruth Cook Dr. & Mrs. James Herron Mrs. Ruth Jones
Wes Herndon Jim & Hilda Dutrow
Gwen B. Jordan Mrs. Jean Carswell Mrs. Norma Wall
Violet Grover Mr. & Mrs. John Cannady
Harold Hicks Mr. & Mrs. Claud Almon Jr. Norman & Betty Lou Applegate Ms. Mary Bavel Mr. & Mrs. Don Bledsoe Ms. Rhonda Carmichael Ms. Sarah Jones Fishburne Rall Grovner Bobby & Billie Huggins Ms. Penny Jones Ms. Denise Neely Mark & Lisa Patterson Sara & Payson Sullivan
Chris & Ed Guerry Lee & Merilyn Guerry
Katherine Hollis Camilee & Gene Beall
Eunice Guiberson Ms. Lola Conley
L. W. & Katie M. Holstun Mr. & Mrs. Bill Preston
Gloristeen Hall Mrs. Mary Bentley
Brenda Hughes Lee & Merilyn Guerry
Mary Louise Hartsfield Mrs. Gloria Koopal
Shirley Jackson Dan & Priscilla Krupp
Betty Finn Heard Betty & George Ellis
Anne Jobe Mr. & Mrs. John Crow Jr.
The Battle & McMickle Grandparents Mrs. Virginia Battle Mrs. Carlos D. Greenway, Jr. Mrs. Claire Miller James Gresham Dr. Sam Adams
Rev. Mark Kase Derek & Charlene McAleer Kenneth Knight Ms. Rhonda Carmichael Cora Law Donna & Danny Andrews Pam Law Mrs. Jean Carswell Mrs. Betty Jones Sonny & Mary Lynn Shealy Mrs. Norma Wall Julian & Florence Layfield Mrs. Jan Odom Larry N. Lewis Jess & Peggy Mitchell Viola Main Ms. Linda Cox Katharine Mann Ms. Rhonda Carmichael
Imogene Marchant Servants of God Sunday School Class The Parents of Brenda Martz Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Martz Sara Alice Duvall Masters Mr. & Mrs. Wally Joiner Jr. Bill McCall Ms. Kay Hipp Maxie McCant Mr. & Mrs. Joel Miller Georgia Louise McDonald Mrs. Ann Clark Martha Guerry McDonald Lee & Merilyn Guerry Mrs. Orrish McGruder Ms. Deloris Raleigh Imogene O. McLendon Mr. & Mrs. Sam Hunter Jr. The Joiner Family and Farmers Seed & Feed Ms. Mary Ann Parks Ann & Wynn Thompson Wilson & Jane Weathersby Susan & Randy Wages Mr. & Mrs. Ken Wright
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With grateful appreciation for those who support our ministry.
In Memory of... Rebecca Lynn McNeil Mrs. Frances Brown Mrs. Norma Wall Bobby & Rebecca McNeill Mr. Joe Daniel Lee & Mae Mercer Mr. & Mrs. Orvin Bergman Charlie and Sarah Miller Rev. & Mrs. Henry Bass R. Jim Mitchell Nina Beth & Dean Terrell Frances & John Morgan Lee & Merilyn Guerry Helen Nealson Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Herring Zelma and Johnnie Neill Mrs. Gloria Bailey Harold Odom Mrs. Jan Odom Sara B. Oliver Dr. Naomi Oliver Mildred Daniel Osborne Dr. Sam Adams Our Parents Rev. & Mrs. John Brodess
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Dan Parker Mr. & Mrs. David Jennings Rev. Brooks Partain Ms. Carol Anderson Bill & Jan Bird Rev. & Mrs. Eugene Cochran Concord UMC Susie H. Etheredge & Family Mrs. Betty Fussell Mrs. Sue Harpe C. G. & Allene Haugabook Drs. Greg & Deborah Hawver Frank & Carolyn Joiner and Family Dr. & Mrs. William Kipp Mr. & Mrs. John Linneman Tausha Mabry Susan McCaskill Bill and Elene McCorkle Loveard & Dorothy McMichael Mr. Jack Miller Morningside UMC Mrs. Blanche Palmer Gina Powell Karen Smith Edie & Tim Vinson Mikiko Wilson
Willie Paschal Rev. Julia Pettyjohn Jennings Mrs. Eloise Paschal Carlton Patterson Ray & Betty Crenshaw Betty Pope Mrs. Eloise Paschal Mr. & Mrs. Jim Winter June Powell Mr. & Mrs. Kirk Glenn David Randall Mr. & Mrs. Sam Hunter Jr. Peggy Anne Ritter Mr. & Mrs. Steve Evans Ms. Margaret Hickox Scott & Claudia Madigan Tim & Sue McCool Ms. Kimberly Plette Sanctuary Community Board Members Sallie & Reed Smith Lois Roberts Rev. Larry Roberts Patsy Rooks Mr. W. R. Rooks Mary Dell Royal Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Kinslow
Ruth Salter Sonny & Mary Lynn Shealy Delena Shivers Mr. Jeff Wilson Col. Joel William Sills Dr. Sam Adams Estelle M. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Strange Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Strange Sr. Eugenia Smith Sonny & Mary Lynn Shealy Lillian Smith Ms. Rhonda Carmichael Dorothy Stanford Benevolence Sunday School Class Calvin Starlin Dr. Sam Adams Mr. & Mrs. Frank Butler III Sonny & Mary Lynn Shealy Martha Ann Studstill Mrs. Norma Wall
TRIBUTES
In Memory of...
July 2020 – September 2020
Robert Franklin Suggs Dan & Priscilla Krupp
William Joseph Walker Ms. Rhonda Carmichael
James A. West Ray & Donja Tripp
Yuba D. Wilson Mr. & Mrs. John Allison
Helen Tabacek Ms. Rhonda Carmichael
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Waller Dr. & Mrs. Bill Fillingim
Amalia Wood Mr. & Mrs. Wade Wood
Ben Barrow Tate Mrs. Leolene Tate
Bill Wangen Mrs. Louise Wangen
Jim West Sonny & Mary Lynn Shealy
The Least of These Ms. Betty Daniels
Dr. Tom P. Watson Mrs. Patsy Watson
Miriam V. Tucker Ms. Rhonda Carmichael Ms. Julia H. Flynt
Minnie N. Watson Ms. Jacquelyn Mullis
Cynthia Lou Finch Tye Dr. Sam Adams Mr. & Mrs. Larry Jones Donald Melvin Tye Dr. Sam Adams Mr. & Mrs. Larry Jones Donald Tye & Cynthia Finch Tye Mrs. Jean Carswell Evelyn Andrews Wages Mrs. Elizabeth W. Bearden Mr. & Mrs. Sam Hunter Jr. Mrs. Sandra Parker
Emily & Vernon Webb Mrs. Mary Ann DeCarlo Julian Webb Mr. Joe Daniel Mrs. Norma Wall Sara Saliba Webb Lee & Charlene Hall Melvin & Wilma Kinslow Loveard & Dorothy McMichael Mr. Jack Miller Jess & Peggy Mitchell Cindy & Jeff Schaeffner
Margaret ‘Peggy’ White Ms. Rhonda Carmichael Juanita Wilder Dr. & Mrs. Emora Brannan Sonny & Mary Lynn Shealy Rev. W. Raymond Wilder
Anne Woodall Linda Woodall Lillian Worthy Mr. & Mrs. Henry Worthy Dale Wynn Mr. & Mrs. Ty Turner
Charles & Dorothy Williams Dr. Patricia Williams Kitty McCall Williams Ms. Kay Hipp Mary Wilson Mr. Jeff Wilson
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In Honor of... Joan Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Ray & Donja Tripp
Margie Dillard Ms. Karen Mitchell
Ruth Jones Mr. & Mrs. Ray & Donja Tripp
Sue Askerzada Mr. & Mrs. William Bird
Lois E. Floyd Carol F. Ingram
Lynda & David Kannady Carol & Danny Ingram
Rev. Henry Bass Butler UMC Concord UMC Douglas First UMC
Hill Fort Mr. & Mrs. Tim Vinson
The Grandchildren of Mildred Key Mrs. Mildred Key
My Grandchildren Mrs. Ruth Jones All Grandparents Ms. Shirley Johnson
Marilyn Magoni Katie & Jonathan Crowe Mark Magoni Elizabeth & Nathan Terrell Mary & Peter Yoder
Cathy Griffin Ms. Kay Crawford
Nurses of Magnolia Manor Mr. & Mrs. Ray Crenshaw
Isolation Nurses Who Treated Myron Hancock Mr. & Mrs. James Hamilton Jr.
The Cottages Staff of Magnolia Manor of St. Simons Mrs. Janella Brand
Betty Heath John & Kay Heath
The Grandparents of Magnolia Manor Dewey & Suzanne Rozar and W. C. & Faye Webb
Mary Alice Bolton Mr. & Mrs. R. Max Sellers Janet Bowen Mrs. Polly Aycock Betty Burnsed Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Oliver Mary Tom Byram Mr. & Mrs. Ray & Donja Tripp Chet Conley Ms. Janice Conley Ann Pittman Cook Lee & Merilyn Guerry Chris Crawford Ms. Kay Crawford Mr. & Mrs. Ray Crenshaw Mrs. Sandra Patterson
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Front Line Heroes Mr. & Mrs. Gene Richardson Pat Hill Mrs. Blanche Palmer The Wedding Anniversary of Rev. & Mrs. Jim Jensen Henry & Gloria Hicks
The Nursing Staff of Magnolia Manor’s Unit 1 in Americus Mrs. Janis Webb The Staff of Magnolia Manor Rev. & Mrs. William Ryan
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TRIBUTES
July 2020 – September 2020
In Honor of... The Staff of Magnolia Manor in Americus Ray & Donja Tripp The Family of Imogene O. McLendon Ann & Wynn Thompson Ferd & Betty Meeks Mr. & Mrs. Ray Crenshaw Jimmy & Kay Melvin Mr. Joe Daniel Nancy Miller Ms. Kay Crawford Mrs. Blanche Palmer Ellen Navarra Mr. & Mrs. Tom D’Isepo Kathy Newkirk Mrs. Blanche Palmer Mavis Odom Mrs. Jan Odom Robert Palmer Mr. & Mrs. Tom Liner Mr. & Mrs. Fred Reiner Liza Parker Mrs. Blanche Palmer
Sandra Patterson Ray & Betty Crenshaw
Ruby Turk Ms. Judith Comer
Pavo United Methodist Women Mrs. Mary Ann Brasington
Mildred Tyler Mr. Joe Daniel
Hazel Rathel Trinity UMC Church Family
Rosa Vining Mr. & Mrs. Ray & Donja Tripp
Dewey & Suzanne Rozar Ms. Juanita Fuller
Rev. John Walker Joan & Jimmy Tripp
Dante Russo Mr. Dante Russo Jr.
Katie Faye Webb Ms. Juanita Fuller Mr. & Mrs. Bill Preston
My Grandchildren: Troy, Rhiannon, & Sarah Ms. Arlee McCoy Martha Still Anonymous Gertrude Strickland John & Kay Heath Shelly Sullivan Rev. & Mrs. C. G. Haugabook Amy Tennant Ms. Rosa Vining
Elizabeth C. Wilbanks Mr. & Mrs. Paul Pressly Mr. James Wilbanks Mr. & Mrs. John C. Wylly Jr. Bobbie Williams Mrs. Polly Aycock Adalyn Wilson Ms. Rosa Vining Faye & Roger Wilson Mr. Jeff Wilson
Mark Todd Mr. & Mrs. Tim Vinson
With grateful appreciation for those who support our ministry.
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General Donations Ace Technologies Action Life Sunday School Class Ms. Anna Adair Mr. & Mrs. Scott Adkins AJMD Macon LLC Albany First UMC Mr. & Mrs. ThomasAldrich Ms. Kellie Alexander Ms. Tiara Allen Allstate Electrical Contractors Amazon Smile Americus Salem UMC Mr. Elvin Andrews Atlanta Sand & Supply Co. Avalon UMC B&D Industrial Services Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bacon Baconton UMC Keelan Barkley Rev. & Mrs. Henry Bass Mrs. Doris Batts Mrs. Danna Baumbach Mrs. Elizabeth W. Bearden Mr. & Mrs. Wade Bedingfield Mr. & Mrs. Lamar Black Mr. & Mrs. Tilman Blakely Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bledsoe Boiling Springs UMC Ms. Cassandra Bonner Mr. D. Vance Boone Ms. Sherri Bradshaw Mr. Donald Broome Ms. Anna Brown Rev. William Brown Mr. Robert Buck Rev. & Mrs. James Burgess III Mr. & Mrs. William Burke Mr. Charles Burnett Mr. & Mrs. Judson Butler Cadence Bank
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Mrs. Claudia Carney President & Mrs. Jimmy Carter Ms. Janet Cauthen Ms. Kathy Chalker Mr. & Mrs. Brian Chilton Ms. Sally Clark Ms. Mona Claxton Ms. Geraldine Colbert Mrs. Audrey Coleman Covenant Sunday School Class Covia Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Jack Cox Mr. & Mrs. Bob Crew Mr. & Mrs. Jamie Cromer Mrs. Bea Crouse Cuthbert UMC Dalton Carpet One Mrs. Adela David Miss Margaret E. Davis Rev. & Mrs. Thomas Davis Jr. Dawson First UMC DeSoto UMC Mr. & Mrs. Tom D’Isepo Dixon UMC Douglas First UMC Rev. & Mrs. J. William Dupree East Tennessee Foundation Easterlin Pecan Company ECP Distributors, Inc Dr. & Mrs. David Edgar Mr. & Mrs. Ron Edge Col. Robert Ellanson Mr. H. Frank Erwin Fidelity Charitable Donor-Advised Fund First Call Medical Staffing Ms. Sarah Jones Fishburne Mr. & Mrs. Hill Fort Perb Fortner Friendship UMC (Bacon Co.)
Georgia Cochran Sunday School Class Georgia Hearing Institute Georgia Power Company Georgia Power Company Georgia Southwestern Foundation, Inc. GHC Mechanical, Inc. Louis E. & Millie Coats Gholson Fund Mr. Karl Gill Mrs. Sandra Lee Goembel Ms. Chenelle Golden Good News Weekly GoodCoin Foundation Mr. John Goodrich Mr. & Mrs. Robert Goracci Ms. Peggie Grantham Ms. Mary Green Mr. & Mrs. Buddy Guth Mr. George Hall Mr. & Mrs. James Hamilton Jr. Hamilton Chapel UMC Ms. Vivian Hancock Mr. & Mrs. Ben Harris Rev. & Mrs. C. G. Haugabook Mr. & Mrs. Walter Hays Ms. Annette Hill Ms. Sue Hite Mr. Robert Hochwald Kelsey Holland Mr. Ronald Hostettler Rev. & Mrs. Carl Howard Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hunnicutt Isle of Hope UMC Tom & Claudia Jefferson Fund Mr. & Mrs. W. Frank Joiner Mr. & Mrs. Wally Joiner Jr. Mrs. Charlcie Jones Mr. & Mrs. John Lafferty Ms. Debra Lane
DONATIONS
July 2020 – September 2020
Ms. Elizabeth Lee Lee Street UMC Mrs. Larry Lewis Liberty Hill UMC Linton UMC Mrs. Lilian Lopez Ms. Dawn Lott Ms. Daisy Lynton Mrs. Sara Anne Maffett Majors Electric & Mechanical, Inc. Martha Bowman UMC Mr. Ernest Martin Dorothy T. Martin Trust Rev. Janice Masters Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mathews Ms. Margaret Maurin Teryl McBurney Dr. Carol McLagan Mr. & Mrs. Ray Mincey Mr. & Mrs. Don Moody Ms. Melissa Moorefield Dr. & Mrs. Wayne Moseley Moultrie First UMC Mr. Harry Moxley National Christian Foundation Orlando Network For Good New Birth Outreach Church Ms. Frances Nichols Norman Park UMC Northview UMC Northwest District Ms. Debra Obirek Oglethorpe UMM Mrs. Blanche Palmer Park Ave UMC Parker’s Heating & Air Conditioning Pavo UMC Peoples South Bank Mr. William Peterson IV Pierce Chapel UMC
Pittman Waller Roofing Co. Inc. Pitts Chapel UMC Hans Pomeroy Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Poole Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Pratt Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Paul Pressly Taylor & Paige Preston Family Fund Propel Insurance Pyles Plumbing & Utility Reynolds UMC Dr. Alex Riccardi Dr. John Rice Ricoh Rightway Drywall, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Guy Ritter Rev. Sam Rogers III Ms. Seleta Rogers Ms. Lydia Romero Ms. Lisa Rooks Rev. Rickey Rushing Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Russell Sr. The Sanford Company Mrs. Lynda Scarborough Mrs. Sylvia Sears Mr. & Mrs. Ed Shattles Pat Shea Shelton’s Chapel UMC Shiloh UMC Shiloh UMC - Vienna C. Byrd Simmons, CPA Simply Elegant Landscaping Ms. Clara Slaughter Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Smith Ms. Cassandra Smith Mr. & Mrs. John Smith Ms. June Smith Ms. Traci Smith Madden Spivey, Pope, Green, and Greer, LLC Attorneys at Law
St. Paul UMC St. Peters UMC St. Simons Island UMC Ms. ShirleyAnn Stanley Statesboro First UMC Mrs. Vesta Steedley Ms. Sharon Stocking Stroud Family, L. P. Mr. Charles Summers Swainsboro First UMC Synovus Trust Company Tena Corporation The Estate of John O’Hagan Ms. Mandy Timmons Mr. & Mrs. Mark Todd Bertha Tucker Trust Ms. Helen Tullis Turkey Branch UMC Mrs. Dale Tuttle Union UMC (Bulloch County) United Healthcare Optum Upatoi UMW Rev. & Mrs. C. Benjamin Varnell Vineville UMC Wadley UMC Ms. Inez Wallace Mrs. Louise Wangen Luray S. Ward Trust Ms. Louise Warren Mrs. Vernon Warren Ms. Joan Wilcox Ms. Chelsea Williams Mrs. Janice Williams Mr. & Mrs. Alan Williamson Ms. Mary Lillyan Wilson Woodmen Life Lodge No. 202 Wright’s Chapel UMC Zaxby’s of Middle GA Zoar UMC
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Billy J. Abshire Louise F. Adams Warren H. Adams, Jr. Mario Artime David N. Bauer Olon Blizzard Mary Bolton Bobby W. Bowie Frances Byrd Martha Caldwell Joanne C. Carr
Ellen L. Cavanaugh Teresa T. Cody Sharon K. Coleman Margaret Copeland David C. Cossey Michael A. Cox Vivian R. Crane John P. Cranston Frankie L. Creech Marie Currier Edward G. Davis
Daisy DeLaCruz Eugenia M. Dickens Ramona A. DiNitto Norma B. Edwards Louise F. Fredrick Priscilla Gaynor Clara Godwin Norma Gunter Anita Hansen Lillian E. Haskell Grace Hataway
Margaret Hauer Betty H. Heath Margaret E. Hendrix Virginia K. Herrman Harold E. Hicks Steven Holland Vera M. Howard Geraldine Jackson Janice N. Jackson Minnie R. James Gertrude Jones
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IN MEMORIAM
July 2020 – September 2020
Lucille C. Jones Emma Kazor Kenneth Knight Martha F. Lockhart Willie Long Mary B. McGrady Sue A. McGraw Edith McKnight Emory Mercer Mary J. Morgan William N. Nevels
Robert Price Marcus Robinson Mary Royal Sunday D. Saucier Dorothy Selepack Bobby Simmons James M. Simpson, Jr. Mary Singleton Lillian D. Smith Patsy Smith Jorome Steffens
Albert P. Stephens Ethel Swindle Helen Tabacek Jacqueline B. Thomas Joe W. Thompson Leon C. Todd Jon Vardanyan Christine Vaughn Effie Walker Joseph W. Walker Stanislaus Ward
Elizabeth Warrick Daisy Watley Sara Webb Margaret White Larry Williams Shirley Williams Martha Wilson Paul Yearwood Mwana I. Yisrael
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