Manor Magazine SPRING 2023

Volume 44, No. 2

A Community of Life and Living!

A Publication of Magnolia Manor Senior Living

“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a while, but their hearts forever.”—Unknown “Magnolia Manor has been the perfect answer to what our family needed. It has given our mother back the quality of life that dementia had taken. For 20 years, I have witnessed how our administrators and staff will do everything in their ability to give our residents the best quality of life. Now, on the other side as a family member, I’ve gone from believing we do our best to provide quality care to knowing we do our best to provide quality care and quality of life.”

Magnolia Manor, Inc.

OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2022

Active Trustees Mr. Pete Cates Mr. Ed Collier Mrs. Ann Harris Mr. Mark Johnson Mr. Will Peterson, IV Mr. Charles Pryor Mr. Chuck Reeves Mr. Charles Ray Sheffield Mr. Ty Turner Mrs. Edie Vinson Mr. Hal Weathers Mr. Rick Whaley Mrs. Jean Wheeler Mr. George Youmans, Jr. Executive Committee Chairman–Mr. Mark Johnson Vice Chairman–Mr. Chuck Reeves Secretary–Mrs. Jean Wheeler Ex-Officio Members Bishop David Graves 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. Stephen Grantham Northeast District Superintendent

Robert Weems, Editor Director of Communications rweems@magnoliamanor.com

These are the words of a long-time employee who has been touched personally by the ministry of Magnolia Manor. More than 50 years ago, Magnolia Manor was envisioned to meet the needs of older adults across South Georgia. To have a Magnolia Manor employee tell us we are the perfect answer to her family’s needs is the highest compliment. More importantly, it’s an affirmation that we are fulfilling our founders’ vision to provide safety, security, quality care, and quality of life for older adults across South Georgia.

As with each issue of our magazine, in this issue, you will read stories of how Magnolia Manor provides care for our residents in many different ways. You will read about a resident who recently celebrated her 101st birthday. You will read how Rev. Robert Beverly provides spiritual care for our residents and employees at Magnolia Manor of Marion County. You will read about staff members who esteem the highest values of Magnolia Manor and articles about residents at various campuses who have chosen to call Magnolia Manor home. Finally, you will see our feature story about the face of this year’s Mother’s Day Giving Campaign, Ms. Mary Grissom. You will learn about how she rejoices in calling Magnolia Manor on the Coast home and the wisdom she imparts to mothers.

Each Mother’s Day, Magnolia Manor is recognized in the churches across the South Georgia United Methodist Conference. Mother’s Day Sunday is a way for our supporters to remember the care Magnolia Manor provides through our benevolent fund, the League of the Good Samaritan. When supporters share their resources, it provides care and comfort to our residents. Every dollar received through the League of the Good Samaritan is used to provide care for our residents who have outlived their financial resources. Our gratitude for Magnolia Manor’s supporters is steadfast and even more so each time we are able to tell a resident they will be taken care of because of those who cared enough to share generously with the League of the Good Samaritan. As Mother’s Day approaches, I encourage you to consider the gifts you have to offer for our residents, whether a gift of financial resources or a gift of time. I also encourage you to be a voice in your local congregation and community for the many mothers who call Magnolia Manor home.

As always, we invite you to come out and see what is happening on each campus.

Each campus welcomes individuals, civic groups, and church group volunteers who help brighten the lives of those who call Magnolia Manor Home.

Mark R. Todd President & CEO

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Christian Tyson, Editor Communications Coordinator ctyson@magnoliamanor.com 2001 South Lee Street Americus, GA 31709

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Cover – Magnolia Manor on the Coast Resident, Mary Grissom, with Son, Steve Grissom

One of the most amazing things about Magnolia Manor is that we are so many things to so many people all at once. We are an employer for many and a home for others. And they are all based on service and care. Magnolia Manor’s nine campuses spread across South Georgia have grown from a bequest of land left by Kate Witte to a thriving organization for almost 60 years. The doors of the Kate Witte home were opened in 1953 with two residents and in 1963 became known as Magnolia Manor, which now provides for her vision of safe, secure housing for over 1,100 residents.

Kate Witte’s planting a seed and providing a place for the elderly has reaped many rewards and helped thousands of residents and employees. In verses 31-32 found in the book of Matthew, Jesus tells the following parable: The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.

I am thankful for Kate Witte’s planting of a seed. And because she planted a seed, Magnolia Manor has become home for many including both of my grandmothers. This Mother’s Day, I think not only of my mother but also of my grandmothers who planted small seeds of wisdom within me.

We never know when a small seed of encouragement, a smile, a helping hand, a generous gift, or a sharing of a meal might just be the day that you helped change the world. Sometimes we never know where the scattering of seeds and their ripple effects lead.

Kate Witte’s vision has resulted in a place of peace and comfort that many call home.

Senior Management

Mark R. Todd President and CEO Hill V. Fort Sr. Vice President for Operations and COO

Dave Charter Sr. Vice President for Finance and CFO

Diane R. Harrison Sr. Vice President for Human Resources

Ty Kinslow Sr. Vice President for Communications

Ty Kinslow SVP for Communications

Billy McGlone, Layout & Design Art Director

bmcglone@magnoliamanor.com 2001 South Lee Street Americus, GA 31709

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Magnolia Manor on the Coast Resident, Mary Grissom

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MISSION We serve all through love and support for a lifetime Motherhood has many seasons. There are seasons of joy and laughter. There are seasons of pain and sorrow.

Sometimes a mother knows exactly what to do, and other times she is uncertain.

Although the seasons change, a mother’s love remains. Her devotion serves as the catalyst for her children’s growth from the moment they are born and well into their adulthood.

Mary Grissom, a resident at Magnolia Manor in Richmond Hill, has found her own way to navigate the many seasons of motherhood.

Mary grew up in Savannah, GA, with her two younger sisters. By the time Mary was 11 years old, their father had passed away. So, their mother worked extra hard to provide for them. She worked at the beautiful Desoto Hotel in downtown Savannah. Mary remembers spending most days swimming in the pool during the summer.

“I didn’t realize until I got older how difficult it must’ve been for my mother to care for us on her own. Despite the challenges, she did a great job raising us,” stated Mary.

When Mary got married to Gail “Shorty” Grissom in 1954, her mother was right there every step of the way. Her mother provided her with a solid foundation that taught her to be a good wife and mother when she started a family of her own. Together, the Grissoms raised five children - two sons and three daughters.

“Raising five children was fun.

Everyone always asked how we handled so many children.

I always told them they came along one at a time, so it wasn’t hard,” Mary explained.

In addition to being a mother, Mary also worked outside of the home part-time. Her husband was a long-time employee at Georgia Power.

With their busy schedules, it was imperative that the children helped out around the house and maintained good behavior in school. Mary believed in discipline and structure. But that doesn’t mean there wasn’t any room for fun and laughter. There were lots of funny memories.

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Magnolia Manor on the Coast Resident, Mary Grissom, with Son, Steve Grissom

together in the laundry. Because they refused to use sock holders, I told them I would no longer do their laundry. So, they hired their sisters to do it,” Mary laughed.

“The boys were in high school and had parttime jobs, so they were able to pay their sisters to do their laundry. I didn’t see that coming, but it worked out for them and for me. I never folded their socks again.”

Through the years, motherhood has taken on many different forms for Mary. She’s

In this new form of motherhood, Mary spends less time giving advice and more time listening. She understands the value of just being there for her children when they need her. She notes that she tries not to be bossy, but instead, be more understanding that they may or may not take her advice.

This new form of motherhood also includes seeing the fruits of her labor.

her children are grown and have children of

“The most rewarding part about motherhood is the love that your children give back to you. I’ve always known that they love me, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve seen it more in the care that they give me. If there’s something serious going on with me, they all come home. They take me wherever I need to go. I’ve been very lucky with my children,” shared Mary.

their own (some even have grandchildren),

Her children’s love helped her get through

been the mother who bakes delicious sour cream pound cakes, which has become a traditional family recipe. She’s been the mother that scolds children when they misbehave in school. Unfortunately, she also knows what it feels like to be a mother mourning the loss of her child. Her oldest daughter passed away in 2012. Now that

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parenting for Mary has taken on yet another form.

one of the toughest times in her life when

Mary also appreciates that Magnolia Manor

their father passed away in 2019. Living

is a nonprofit organization that supports

alone in their home eventually became

those in need. Through our benevolent

more trouble than good. A combination of

fund known as the League of the Good

health concerns and a need for more social interaction led Mary to Magnolia Manor where she has lived since October 2022.

“The screened-in porches are what made me decide to live here. I love going outside, but I couldn’t do that anymore at my home.

Now I can sit outside to read a book with a cup of tea. I have the best view of the fountain here. I have enough space for my

Samaritan, residents don’t have to leave if they’re no longer able to pay for their care. As we celebrate mothers near and far, we invite you to join us by honoring your mother or a mother figure with a donation to the League. You can make your donation at www.magnoliamanor.com/waystogive.

With your help, we can further our mission

children to visit. And everyone here has

of serving seniors with love and support for

been nice. I really enjoy it,” shared Mary.

a lifetime!

Magnolia Manor on the Coast Resident, Mary Grissom

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Magnolia Manor of Americus Resident, Odessa Reeves

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Dedicated staff at Magnolia Manor’s Nursing Center of Americus

VISION

Our communities are about life and living...

Life has many different phases.

crops and eating from their

As we grow from infants to

garden. Sometimes there was

adolescents, we’re in the

even enough to share with the

learning phase. Everything is so

neighbors.

fresh and new to us. Growing from teenagers to young adults brings all the thrills of life’s possibilities to our fingertips.

Life is so exhilarating during this phase. When we reach older adulthood, the life that was once so exciting slowly becomes terrifying. Suddenly, it seems that aging means long gone are the days of joy that youth brings. But residents at Magnolia Manor are proof that this doesn’t have to be the case.

A resident at our Americus Retirement Center, Odessa Reeves, is a prime example of living life to the fullest. Odessa

Through the years, work became even more scarce in the area. So, Odessa moved to Griffin, GA, in search of better job opportunities. This is where she met her husband, Earl Reeves. A mutual friend set them up on a blind date.

The couple got married in 1939 and settled in Thomaston, GA. At the time, Thomaston was home to the largest cotton mill in the state known as Martha Mills. Odessa and her husband worked at the mill and raised their children, Lamar (Sparky) and Mary Ann.

celebrated 101 years of life in

“It was tough raising my

January, and she’s still finding

children because I worked

reasons to be joyful!

at the cotton mill from 12:00

Born in Ludowici, GA, Odessa was the eighth child out of nine children. She remembers living through the grueling days of the Great Depression Era. Times were hard, but she

am until 8:00 am. If Earl or I wasn’t with them, I had to find someone to sit with them while we changed shifts. I didn’t leave my children by themselves,” explained Odessa.

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home to send her children off to school.

Thomaston would come to buy from us,”

She would then get some rest, sometimes

stated Odessa.

without having a bite to eat for breakfast.

Now that she’s experienced over 100 years

Around 4:00 pm, she was up making supper for her family. In addition to raising their children and working at the cotton mill, the Reeves family also tended a large garden.

Odessa drew from her roots what her father taught her about gardening, and their garden eventually grew to be quite a local spectacle.

of living, Odessa has wisdom to pass down of her own. She encourages young people to listen to their parents, go to work, and make a living. She also emphasizes the importance of spending time with family. When she turned 100 years old last year, her family showered her with love and appreciation at a surprise birthday party they arranged

“We grew sweet potatoes, peas, beans,

for her at the Windsor Hotel in Americus.

and other crops. Anything you could plant

Thankfully, Odessa is willing to share the

and eat, we had it. People from all over

secrets to her fortune of longevity.

Magnolia Manor of Americus Resident, Odessa Reeves with family Mandy Reeves Young, Ryan Reeves, Allene Reeves, and Kevin Reeves

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Magnolia Manor of Americus Resident, Odessa Reeves

“The Lord gave me strength! The Lord has

funny, and always ready to lift others

been good to me, and I always love my Lord.

no matter what the day brings. Just the

I guess He loves me too because I’m 101 and

sight and sound of her voice will bring

still going! I even know what’s going on from

an immediate smile. She is constantly

time to time,” laughed Odessa.

giving praise to the Lord, which makes

Life for this centenarian is good at Magnolia

her gratefulness contagious. She is greatly

Manor. For her birthday this year, she had

loved by all!” shared Kathy Freeman,

a more simple, yet satisfying celebration.

the Activity Director at the Americus

She enjoyed cake with family and friends at

Retirement Center.

Magnolia Manor. Odessa became a resident

If you want to know how to live life to the

at the Americus campus in 2011, where she is

fullest, you can count on Odessa Reeves to

affectionately known as “Granny.” When she

show you how. Although life does change

isn’t watching her favorite classic TV shows,

as we age, Odessa is proof that older age

she’s enjoying a game of bingo or socializing

doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying life.

over a delicious meal in the dining room.

We are glad to have her and residents like

“Mrs. Odessa has been given the name

her as a part of the Magnolia Manor family.

“Granny” very lovingly by her Magnolia

To keep up with the latest happenings at

Manor family because she makes every

Magnolia Manor, visit www.mangoliamanor.com.

person feel like family. She is very kind,

Thank you for your support!

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Magnolia Manor of Marion County Chaplain, Robert Beverly

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VALUES

Commitment to our faith tradition Taking our role in the spiritual

me as a servant of God. At that

lives of our residents very

moment, I knew that I would be

seriously, we are a faith-based

a South Georgia Pastor,”

organization that aims to enrich

Robert shared.

the spiritual environment at all our campuses. Our Chaplaincy Program continues to grow, and we’re happy to welcome Chaplain Robert Beverly to our Buena Vista campus!

Robert began preaching at the tender age of 12. This isn’t unheard of but is very uncommon. The District Superintendent at that time, Henry Bass, invited Robert

Robert spent his childhood in

to take the same path as his

the small towns that dot the

mother, who was a licensed lay

plains of South Georgia. He was

speaker and local pastor in the

born in the suburbs of Warner

Methodist Church.

Robins, Georgia. By the time he was in middle school, Robert’s parents moved the family to Sylvester, Georgia, so he and his siblings could attend New Beginnings Christian School. He spent most of his free time in the church with his parents and

“My mom had always served in music ministry in the church,” reminisced Robert. “Really, I felt

my home was the church. I don’t remember when I became a Christian because I have always been in the church.”

two sisters. Growing up in the

Robert has been serving as

church, Robert’s faith increased

a local pastor for the past ten

after he had an awakening

years. He began his calling at

during one of the many prayer

Kimball United Methodist Church

meetings held at his home.

(UMC). In January 2013, he

“As the meeting was finishing up, I told my mother that I wanted to be anointed. My mother grabbed a tub of Crisco,

began serving at Cairo UMC as the youth pastor and then as the associate pastor. He then took the Plains-Preston charge as a

which was the only oil we

local pastor in 2017.

had available at the time. She

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Magnolia Manor of Marion County Chaplain, Robert Beverly

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been balancing the demands of a pastor. It is

the Vice President for Spiritual Care. Through

a position that has a lot of descriptions. He has

his classes, Robert discovered that he really

overcome the challenge by staying grounded in

enjoyed the pastoral counseling aspects of

his own walk with God. It is through this union

his role. When he heard that the Buena Vista

he has found the strength to serve others. Even

campus needed a Chaplain, he was eager to

though there are challenges, there are also

take on the position. Robert joined the team in

many benefits.

November of last year.

“One of the most rewarding parts of ministry is

“The first thing I noticed is that Buena Vista

having others share with me the blessings that

is a wonderful campus. The staff has a high

God has bestowed upon them,”

level of professionalism, a really strong sense

explained Robert.

of family, and gratitude for being together. The

As a way to expand his ministry, Robert began

warmth by which I was received really stands

taking Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) classes

out to me,” he said.

at Magnolia Manor with Rev. Dr. John Walker,

Robert has scheduled visits with the residents

every Tuesday and Wednesday. He holds a

to commune with God outside of the church.

morning prayer service with residents as well as

He also loves gardening, and he just purchased

Bible study and one-on-one visitations. He also

his first chicken.

preaches the gospel on two Sundays of each month on the campus.

When he isn’t in the pulpit or helping residents, Robert enjoys spending time with his wife Haley, daughter Rosemary, and son Atlas. He

We look forward to watching Robert grow in his role as chaplain and see what interesting things he has in store for the residents at our campus in Buena Vista. If you would like to

is also a big outdoors person. He recharges his

know more about the Chaplaincy Program

spirit by hunting game with his bow and arrow.

at Magnolia Manor, follow us on Facebook,

Traditional archery has become a wonderful

Instagram, and Twitter or visit us at

hobby for Robert, allowing him the opportunity

www.magnoliamanor.com.

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VALUES

Dignity, Respect, Care, and Compassion for All Congratulations to Ivy Bembry,

“To even be considered for the award is

Administrator at Magnolia Manor in

an accomplishment, to be named as the

Macon, and Jenice Baker, Administrator

recipient is a great honor. But, the biggest

at Magnolia Manor in Midway on receiving

honors and thanks go to my co-workers,

recognition from the Georgia Health Care

mentors, and the organization since they

Association (GHCA)! The GHCA selected Ivy for the Assisted Living Administrator of the Year Award. To receive this recognition, nominees must be administrators at an

have enabled me to get this far. And I want to express my sincere gratitude to all of them!” stated Jenice Baker.

assisted living community for two or more

“Ivy and Jenice represent the very best

years. Nominees must also demonstrate

in servant leadership that Magnolia Manor

dedication in their day-to-day operations.

has to offer. Both are gifted leaders who

“I feel both honored and blessed to

demonstrate tremendous compassion in

receive the Assisted Living Administrator

caring for our residents and staff. Ivy has

of the Year Award. I am grateful to serve

grown the Macon campus and has been a

such amazing residents every day and to

stable hand during the pandemic. Jenice

have the opportunity to make a difference

has made the Midway campus a great place

in someone’s life. I enjoy working for an

to live and work. We expect great things

organization with leaders that truly care

ahead for Midway, as they have already

about the residents. They always ensure that the administrators have the tools and support they need to be successful,” shared Ivy Bembry.

The GHCA also selected Jenice for the New Administrator of the Year Award.

To receive this honor, a nominee must be an administrator at a skilled nursing

achieved a Bronze American Health Care Association award for quality. We are super proud of both of these leaders and are honored that they have chosen to share their talents with the team at Magnolia Manor,” stated Hill Fort, Senior Vice President for Operations.

community in Georgia for one to four

Congratulations to Ivy Bembry and

years. Jenice has been instrumental in the

Jenice Baker on achieving such

progress at our Midway campus.

great accomplishments!

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LEADERSHIP

Integrity through excellence

Magnolia Manor, Officers and Members of the Board Of Trustees 2021-2022 Active Trustees

Ex-Officio Members

Mr. Pete Cates Mr. Ed Collier Mrs. Ann Harris Mr. Mark Johnson, Chairman Mr. Will Peterson, IV. Mr Charles Pryor Mr. Chuck Reeves,Vice Chairman Mr. Charles Ray Sheffield Mr. Ty Turner Mrs. Edie Vinson Mr. Hal Weathers Mr. Rick Whaley Mrs. Jean Wheeler, Secretary Mr. George Youmans, Sr.

Bishop David Graves Resident Bishop, South Georgia Conference

Corporate Officers

Rev. Craig Hutto North Central District Superintendent

Mark R. Todd, Chief Executive Officer Hill Fort, Chief Operations Officer Dave Charter, Chief Financial Officer

Rev. David Thompson Coastal District Superintendent

Rev. Paula Lewis South Central District Superintendent

Rev. Stephen Grantham Northeast District Superintendent

Rev Steve Patton Northwest District Superintendent Rev. Doreen Smalls Southwest District Superintendent

President and CEO

Mark R. Todd Senior Vice President for Operations

Senior Vice President for Finance

Senior Vice President for Human Resources

Senior Vice President for Communications

Executive Director The Lodge

Hill Fort

Dave Charter

Diane Harrison

Ty Kinslow

John Sims

Vice President for Resident Safety & Emergency Management

Susie Fussell

Vice President for IT

David Prince, Jr.

Vice President for Clinical Services & Corporate Compliance Officer

Barbara Mitchell

Vice President for Spiritual Care

Vice President for Church Relations

Rev. Dr. John Walker

Rev. Henry Bass

Vice President for Physical Plant & Environmental Services

Vice President for Clinical Reimbursement

Vice President for Business Development

Sammy Bledsoe

Joy Roberts

Andrea Evans

Assets

Top Ten Church Supporters Americus First $82,860.30 Macon-Vineville $22,260.00 Americus-Concord $6,350.00 Cairo-First $4,238.00 Albany-Porterfield $4,050.00 Albany-First $4,020.63 Valdosta-Park Avenue $3,775.00 Savannah-Isle of Hope $3,774.99 Leslie $3,540.00 Moultrie-First $3,291.50 These Are Gifts From Churches And Their Members.

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17%

Lori Portfleet

Service by Setting 35%

49%

20%

Current Assets Property and Equipment

Skilled Nursing

80%

Other Assets

2% 11%

7% Current Liabilities

43%

Independent & Assisted Living

Program Expenses

Liabilities and Net Assets 51%

Vice President for Operations

Long-term Debt Fund Balance

43%

Labor & Benefits

43%

Supplies & Service Provider Fees Property Costs

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Magnolia Manor South Residents, Darrell and Dorothy Hood

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VALUES

Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit Senior living care has made

she’d marry anyone from Georgia,

great strides through the years.

but the wedding bells rang in 1959.

Historically, long-term care simply

Shortly after getting married,

provided residential and medical care for the elderly. Today, the senior living care industry offers a wide range of living options and levels of care. From independent living to skilled nursing, there’s something for everyone. Retired living now offers more amenities and accommodations for a variety of lifestyles. With these advancements, Magnolia Manor has become an excellent place for seniors to enjoy their golden years. We take a holistic approach to senior living care that caters to the mind, body, and spirit. When new residents join our family, they

the young couple moved to New Smyrna Beach, FL. Darrell quickly advanced in his career and became the Head Manager of a major food chain. His job consisted of training managers which required him to travel across the east coast of the country. The young family traveled to different cities in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Darrell was even transferred as far as Pennsylvania at one point. Once he was transferred to Moultrie, they decided to settle.

“When we moved to Moultrie, it just felt like home. I told my employer

often say, “This is the answer we

that I wasn’t going to transfer

didn’t know we needed.” This

anymore since we had moved so

was certainly the case for Darrell

many times. We’ve been here for the

and Dorothy Hood, residents at

past 62 years,” shared Darrell.

Magnolia Manor South in Moultrie.

Darrell continued to manage

Born and raised in Alma, GA,

grocery stores. Dorothy was a

Darrell grew up on a farm with

stay-at-home mom caring for

six sisters and one brother. After

their three daughters until their

graduating from high school, he

youngest daughter went to school.

moved to Palatka, FL, to live with

She worked in banking for 14

friends. He got a job working at

years before following her life-

a grocery store, where he met

long dream of becoming a nurse.

Dorothy. Dorothy was raised in

Dorothy graduated with a perfect

Palatka, FL, but is originally from

score on her nursing exam at

Fort Gaines, GA. She never thought

Moultrie Technical College.

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“Having to go to school at the age of 42 after

best for us to get situated in an independent or

being out since 1959 was a challenge. I still had

assisted living retirement community. They found

one child in school and was a new grandmother

out that an apartment here on the first floor was

at the time. But I studied hard and made it!”

vacant. They had everything taken care of for us,”

Dorothy explained.

stated Dorothy.

Dorothy worked for 30 years as a Licensed

Darrell and Dorothy moved to Magnolia Manor

Practical Nurse (LPN). Darrell spent 35 years

South in Moultrie in October 2020, during the

managing grocery stores before a health

peak of the pandemic. The strain of moving

condition forced him to retire. During her nursing

to a new home coupled with the burdens of

career, Dorothy had made several visits to

a worldwide viral disease can be a daunting

Magnolia Manor to tend to her patients who were

experience for anyone. But for the Hoods, moving

residents. Her daughter, who is also a RN, made

to Magnolia Manor was a smooth process. Their

visits to the campus as well. So when the house

children and Magnolia Manor staff had them

became more of a chore than Darrell and Dorothy

moved in and settled within a week’s time.

could handle, their children began seeking

Although the moving process was smooth,

alternative options.

adjusting wasn’t as easy.

“Our son-in-law is a physician, and our daughter

“At first, I cried because I didn’t want to leave our

is a registered nurse. They told us that it would be

home. We’ve lived there for nearly 50 years. But

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Magnolia Manor South Residents, Darrell and Dorothy Hood then I had a bad fall that injured my back. I can’t do a whole lot now. Living here has made cleaning and doing other things much easier. I didn’t want to move, but I see now why it’s much better,” said Dorothy.

“We had a four-bedroom three-bathroom home. It was too much for us. Here, we have help when we need it. I’ve called a few times, and they’ve always been good to check on us,” explained Darrell.

With fewer house chores, comes more time to do what you enjoy. The Hoods are all about living a full and healthy lifestyle. On a typical day, they

In addition to their involvement at the campus, Darrell and Dorothy are very active in the Moultrie community. As long-time residents, they have built valuable friendships that they intend to maintain.

They also still attend their local church regularly.

“We love it here! We love the Administrator and the Community Relations Coordinator. Everyone here is super nice. We’ve known one of the nurses since she was a baby. I took care of her in the nursery at our church. It’s been great living here,” shared Dorothy.

a social gathering, they are sure to be there. They

At Magnolia Manor, we are honored to serve seniors each day. It is our goal to continue improving and advancing senior living care by providing spiritual programs, social activities, and healthcare services that fit our residents’ needs.

To find out more about life at Magnolia Manor, visit www.magnoliamanor.com or follow us on

also attend church services with Chaplain Jan.

social media.

have a light breakfast to get the day started. A few hours later, the dietary staff delivers a hearty, nutritious lunch to their apartment. Sometimes they participate in scheduled activities on the campus like bingo and art classes. Anytime there’s

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Magnolia Manor of Columbus Assistant Director of Dining Services, Anna Bankston

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VALUES

Creative Change and Constant Improvement It’s commonly known that an organization is only as good as its members. Magnolia Manor has been privileged to have great staff who provide high-quality, compassionate care to our residents each day. Many of them, like Anna Bankston, go the extra mile to ensure that the residents get the best. As the Assistant Director of Dining Services at Magnolia Manor in Columbus, Anna demonstrates creative change and constant improvement in action.

The small, country town of Fort Gaines, GA, was home to Anna and her four siblings. Anna recalls that her parents were strict, but they instilled morals and values that she still upholds today. In fact, her mother was influential in helping her discover her love for serving the elderly.

Anna’s mother was a supervisor at the local senior citizen center. She organized and managed activities for seniors. She also drove the van, transporting the elderly where they needed to go and making deliveries to them. One day, Anna joined her mother on an errand delivering meals to the seniors. It sparked a passion that Anna has held ever since.

“I was 13 or 14 years old when I started going to work with my mom, and I loved it! I would jump

off the van at every stop to deliver the food to the elderly. They were so appreciative and excited to have it. I enjoyed working with them so much that I didn’t get a summer job, so I could be available to help my mom,” stated Anna.

Anna continued helping out at the senior citizen center until she graduated from Randolph Clay High School in 1983. A year later, she married her high school sweetheart, Anthony Bankston.

The young couple settled in Columbus, GA, and started their family. While looking for jobs in the area, Anna happened to see a commercial on TV advertising openings at a senior living community. She went to the facility and completed an application. That same day, she got a call offering her a position in the Dietary Department. Over thirty years later, Anna is still going strong!

“I love my job! I love working with the residents. I can go to bed at night and sleep peacefully knowing that I gave them a hot meal and love that they might not get if they weren’t here,” shared Anna.

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Magnolia Manor of Columbus Assistant Director of Dining Services, Anna Bankston kitchens across the campus can be tough work, but Anna is up for the task. She exhibits excellence in her work through her willingness to continue making self-improvements. Anna recently committed to further her education to provide better service to the residents and staff at Magnolia Manor.

Last fall, Anna enrolled in the Culinary Arts program at the Open Door Community. For 20 weeks, she juggled working full-time while attending school. Her classes were from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. She graduated top of her class with a Culinary Arts associate degree.

She also obtained a SERV Safe Certificate in food handling and other food safety certifications.

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“It certainly was a lot to juggle! But I’m grateful for the support that I had. I’d like to thank my kids.

Sometimes I would fall asleep at the kitchen table at night while studying for a test and they would encourage me to keep going. The leadership team and staff have been so supportive as well. Some of them even came to my graduation,” Anna shared.

All of Anna’s dedication hasn’t gone unnoticed.

The residents certainly appreciate her compassion. Anna recalls a time when a resident with cognitive impairments began to identify her as his daughter. His room needed maintenance work that would require staff to relocate him to another room. He became distressed and asked for Anna. Anna stepped in and reassured him that everything would be okay. From that day until his

passing, she would visit him each morning to let him know that she was there. Another resident’s only complaint is that Anna leaves work without taking them home with her. Anna has made quite an impression on the residents. Her impact reaches beyond the residents to the staff as well.

her husband and one of their daughters, Anna

“Anna works very hard and is constantly looking for ways to improve. It is a pleasure working alongside her. She is a great asset to our team. I’m so proud of her and all of her accomplishments!” stated Arnita Beatty, Director of Dining Services at Magnolia Manor in Columbus.

grandchildren sometime in the summer.

Even the most hard-working people need time to let loose. For Anna, that means spending all Saturday morning at yard sales searching for the next yard decoration or item to spoil her pet Pomeranian. On Sundays, she goes to church and spends time with her family. With the passing of

knows all too well the importance of spending quality time with loved ones. She visits her two daughters after church and calls her son, who lives out of state, as often as possible. She hopes to visit him, her daughter-in-law, and three With so many accomplishments under her belt, many may wonder if there’s anything left for Anna to achieve. According to her, there is! She plans to further her education to obtain a Certified Dietary Manager certificate and continue providing highquality service to residents and staff at Magnolia Manor in Columbus. We’re rooting for Anna as she advances to higher heights! Stay tuned for more to come from our amazing staff at Magnolia Manor by visiting www.magnoliamanor.com.

Magnolia Manor of Columbus Assistant Director of Dining Services, Anna Bankston

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Magnolia Manor South Resident, Faye Spence

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CREATIVE CORNER At Magnolia Manor, we are

not have any of the conveniences

blessed to have so many creative

that we do now. My mother kept

residents who enjoy doing what

us in church. I am thankful that

they love in their retirement.

she did,” reminisced Faye.

Some have found inspiration

She began taking piano lessons

in painting scenic landscapes, weaving baskets made from pine needles, or even singing. Moultrie resident, Faye Spence, enjoys sharing her gift of piano-playing with others every chance she gets. As residents are walking down the hall to attend church service, they are greeted with wonderful sounds of some of their favorite hymns that Faye learned to play as a child.

at the age of seven. Her mom dreamed of her daughter playing the piano, so she made sure Faye had the best teachers available. Practicing every day, she became very good at playing solos in church as her proud mother watched from the nave.

By the time she was 14, Faye was teaching piano lessons to other children using the children’s songs she had learned. Helping

Faye was born in Adel, Georgia,

others inspired her career choices

a small southern community

as she decided her calling and

just north of the Georgia-Florida

what path she wanted to pursue.

state line. It was a simpler time

After graduating from school,

growing up in South Georgia.

She remembers traveling to town in the family’s horse and buggy.

Her father, Arthur, plowed their property by mule because they didn’t own a tractor. Her mother was a nurse at Adel Memorial Hospital. And when she wasn’t working, her mother made sure that the family attended church together. Some of Faye’s earliest memories were sitting in the church with her parents and two brothers, Gene and Virgil.

“It was so different then. We did

Faye began teaching children and adults to play the piano. She would teach up to 40 students at a time from her home during her career. She continued playing songs in church, becoming the church pianist and music director at several churches as she moved from town to town.

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students, both young and older, who have gone

to be near her son. One of the main reasons she

on to become successful pianists. One of her

chose Magnolia Manor is that we are a faith-based

former students happens to be Jan Masters, the

organization. Because she had been a member of

chaplain at our Moultrie campus.

the church most of her life, it was very important

Faye lived most of her adult life in Valdosta,

to know she would still be able to worship the

Georgia, before moving to Moultrie. She has two

Lord. Faye is especially grateful that she has the

children, a son, Julian, and a daughter, Cheri. Like

opportunity to continue volunteering her piano skills.

her mother, she brought her children to church as

“I moved to Magnolia Manor last year. Everyone

much as she could. Julian is a minister at Westside

is very friendly and accommodating here. My

Community Church in Moultrie, Georgia, while

favorite activity to do is play the piano. I do it

her daughter is an environmental engineer for the

because the need is there. I do it because I love

City of Spartanburg, South Carolina. She is also

it!” Faye shared.

blessed with seven grandchildren whom she loves

Faye’s music is a gift to all who have the pleasure

dearly. She hopes one of her grandkids will follow in her footsteps and learn to play the piano.

of hearing her play. We certainly enjoy her at Magnolia Manor South in Moultrie! If you would

Through a conversation with her son, Faye

like to see more creativity from our residents,

learned of Magnolia Manor and began researching

follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, or

retirement communities. She moved to Moultrie

visit our website at www.magnoliamanor.com.

Magnolia Manor South Resident, Faye Spence

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Magnolia Manor Will Host Our Third Annual Evening With Magnolia Event On May 11, 2023.

This event will be held on the lawn of the Lee Council House with a plated dinner catered by The Canterbury Kitchen. Not only will the food be fantastic, but we will also host a silent auction with a live auction following the dinner. It will be a great time to enjoy delicious food and fellowship with one another while supporting a worthy cause!

For more information contact: Kendall Stephens Director of Annual Giving 229-931-5928 or kstephens@magnoliamanor.com

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Dear Readers,

Supporting The League of the Good Samaritan

We all know that the role a mother plays in her children’s lives varies significantly depending on the children’s ages. Since mothers wear many different hats during their motherhood journey, it can seem as though their purpose is constantly shifting. Babies, children, adolescents, and adult children all interact with their mother in differing ways. However, the constant in all stages is a child’s need for their mother’s unconditional love. The relationship dynamic may change, but the love should always remain.

Mary Grissom, a mother and resident at our Richmond Hill campus, recently shared, “The most rewarding part of motherhood is the love that they give back to you. You know that they love you when they’re children, but when they become adults, it shows up even more.”

Mary also shared a perfectly relatable anecdote about motherhood. She said, “To me, motherhood means having these little babies that you pour your whole heart into. And, as they get into the teenage phase, you kind of wish they were somebody else’s for a while. But, it’s been a pleasure, and I can’t imagine life without my children.”

Sometimes, as mothers, we can get caught up in the whirlwind that certain seasons in life can bring.

And, in doing that, we fail to see the blessings we are getting to experience for a lifetime.

As Mother’s Day approaches, we invite you to recognize your mother or a mother figure in your life by making a generous donation to Magnolia Manor in her honor or memory. The League of the Good Samaritan is the benevolent arm of Magnolia Manor that supports our residents through chaplaincy services and financial support. Your contribution to The League of the Good Samaritan helps Magnolia Manor continue to deliver this extra love and support.

Sincerely, Chealsea Cromer Director of Donor Relations

Magnolia Manor has been awarded a matching grant opportunity from our friends at the St. Marys United Methodist Church Foundation! The St. Marys United Methodist Church Foundation will graciously match any donations that Magnolia Manor receives up to $58,500.

You can help us reach our goal for this matching grant by making a donation online at https://give.classy.org/matchinggrant2022 or by mail to Magnolia Manor 2001 South Lee Street Americus, GA 31709 with "Matching Grant" in the memo.

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H Richmondappy Mother’s Day to Hill Resid ent Mary Grissom

ACTIVITIES

Americus celebrates Valentine’s Day with Law Enforcement

Buena Vista crowns their King and Queen on Valentine’s Day

Columbus East has new royalty on Valentine’s Day. To view more activity pictures, please visit www.magnoliamanor.com/photo-gallery/

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ACTIVITIES

Americus celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with song and food

Richmond Hill residents enjoy a pony party on St. Patrick’s Day

St. Simons is all decked out for St. Patrick’s Day festivities.

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To view more activity pictures, please visit www.magnoliamanor.com/photo-gallery/

ACTIVITIES

Richmond Hill’s sock hop was off the charts groovy

Americus Mardi Gras mask party did not hide the fun!

Mattie H. Marshall was “KING” during checkers with Chaplain day To view more activity pictures, please visit www.magnoliamanor.com/photo-gallery/

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ACTIVITIES

Americus observed National Anthem Day

Moultrie fish fry and fun was the catch of the day

Moultrie Mardi Gras celebration was festive

Columbus West crowned their Valentine’s King and Queen

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To view more activity pictures, please visit www.magnoliamanor.com/photo-gallery/

ACTIVITIES

Mattie H. Marshall residents were busy crafting

Midway residents enjoyed the pony visit

Americus residents enjoyed being pampered while getting their nails done

To view more activity pictures, please visit www.magnoliamanor.com/photo-gallery/

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With grateful appreciation for those who support our ministry.

In Memory of...

Kay Akridge Ms. Gretchen Gay

Beverly Burns Ms. Rhonda Carmichael

Wilma Davis Rev. James E. Davis

Bobbie Franklin Gore Mr. Tim Gore

Dr. Mrs. & Aubrey Alsobrook Mr. & Mrs. Jim Replogle

Opal Cannon Ms. Debbie Wetherald

John Dean Melvin & Wilma Kinslow

Jasper Grover Mr. & Mrs. John Cannady

Terrell & Edith Athon Neil & Linda Hagerson

Margaret Carruth Allene & Ceegie Haugabook

Spec & Jean Dozier Mrs. Patsy Watson

Milton & Betty Lou Hagerson Neil & Linda Hagerson

Betty Lightner Barwick Mr. Kenneth Phillips

Arlene Cassens Derek & Charlene McAleer

Clyde Biggs Mrs. Norma Baldwin Myrtle Watson Blanton Mrs. Patsy Watson Dan Bookstein Ms. Kathy Pace Merle Ann Boyd Derek & Charlene McAleer Louis Bridges Mr. Joe Daniel Joe & Diane Fletcher Roselyn, Charles and Kathy Fletcher Loveard & Dorothy McMichael and family Bill & Mary Claire Reeves Mrs. Norma Wall James “Jimmie” Buchanan, Jr. Ms. Jeffie Tharpe Wall Sara McCollum Buntin Mrs. Patsy Watson

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Tony Chase Ms. Diane Cagle Levy H. Cook Ms. Ruth Cook Elizabeth Cordle Ron & Joyce Gregory Barbara Schlafer Crenshaw Mr. & Mrs. Ray Crenshaw Sonny & Jean Owens Hiram & Mildred Crenshaw Mr. & Mrs. Ray Crenshaw Charlie Crisp Mr. J. Milton Fletcher Sr. Aggie Crump Mr. & Mrs. William Krenson Carolyn K. Daniel Mr. Joe Daniel

Joyce Cheek Dunmon Dr. Sam Adams Rev. J. William Dupree & Marilyn Sue Dupree Ms. Jeffie Tharpe Wall Mrs. B. L. Durden Mr. Keith Hagen Joyce Easterlin Anonymous Amanda Fasnacht Mrs. Cheryl Crosby Edwin Foshee Mr. Joe Daniel Henry & Juanita Fuller Dewey & Suzanne Rozar Juanita Fuller Dewey & Suzanne Rozar Ernest Fussell Mrs. Betty Fussell Furlow Gatewood III Mr. J. Milton Fletcher Sr. Charlie Gibbs Mr. & Mrs. Ray Crenshaw

Myron Hancock, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James Hamilton Jr. R. U. & Ann B. Harden Mr. Joe Daniel Franklin Hardin Ms. Jeffie Tharpe Wall Arthur Herndon, Jr. Ms. Wynn Herndon Dr. Jim Herron Mr. Dwight Bliss, Jr. Mr. Joe Daniel Mrs. Pat Hill Mr. & Mrs. Bill Hudson Mr. & Mrs. W. Frank Joiner Melvin & Wilma Kinslow Ms. Patsy Knotts Vicki & Sam Lott Robin & Frank Lowrey Mrs. Dorothy McMichael Ed & JoAnn Pope Kay & Charles Reeves Ms. Jeffie Tharpe Wall Dr. Raye Holt Ms. Jeffie Tharpe Wall

In Memory of...

H. B. & Jane Ingram Ms. Mary Ann Ingram

Peggy Burton Minor Dr. Sam Adams

Jane Jamison Ms. Leigh Blair

Lamon Moates Melvin & Wilma Kinslow Robin & Frank Lowrey

Mary Johnston Dr. Sam Adams Vicktor Jones Mrs. Charlcie Jones Mr. & Mrs. David L. Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. Steve Kennedy Harvey Mays Derek & Charlene McAleer Glenn McAfee Ron & Joyce Gregory Rosa Holley McGarrah Mr. Joe Daniel Fernanda De Blas De Medina Derek & Charlene McAleer Brooklet UMC Members Brooklet UMW

Flossie Morris The Estate of Flossie Morris Csm. Ret. Thomas Alpheus Mott Dr. Sam Adams Sam Odom Anonymous Robert Palmer Fred & Darlene Reiner Eliza (Liza) Chappell Parker Ms. Jeffie Tharpe Wall Sandra Parker Ms. Jeffie Tharpe Wall Dan Reeves Ms. Jeffie Tharpe Wall

TRIBUTES

January 2023 – March 2023 Mary Lynn Shealy Anonymous Allene & Ceegie Haugabook Kay & Charles Reeves Bill & Mary Claire Reeves

Louise Warren Anonymous Dr. Tom P. Watson Mrs. Patsy Watson

Eugenia T. Sorrells Ms. Elizabeth Sorrells

Emily Day Watson Rev. & Mrs. Eugene Cochran

Gertrude Strickland Frank & Janet Littleton

Faye Webb Ms. Gretchen Gay

Martha Ann Studstill Mr. & Mrs. Nicky Davis

Julian Webb Mr. Joe Daniel

Frances Tharpe Ms. Jeffie Tharpe Wall

Katie Faye Webb Mr. & Mrs. Bill Preston

Jean A. Trego Larry & Marilyn Gignilliat Ms. Sharon James Bud & Lori Seymour Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Seymour

W. C. & Faye Webb Dewey & Suzanne Rozar

James (Jimmy) D. Tripp, Jr. Mrs. Joan Tripp

Charles & Dorothy Williams Dr. Patricia Williams Mrs. Terry Williamson Dr. Sam Adams

Jerry E. Turner Glenda & William Kipp Dr. & Mrs. Frank Lowrey

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With grateful appreciation for those who support our ministry.

In Honor of...

Millie Adams Dr. Charles Adams

Linda & Norris Randall Rev. & Mrs. Eugene Barlow

Rev. Henry Bass Adel Wesleyan Church Douglas First UMC Reynolds Chapel UMC Salem UMC

Dr. John Lee Redding Rev. & Mrs. Richard Lanning

Billy Blalock Mr. Samuel Latimer

Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Dennis Stalvey Bill & Mary Claire Reeves

Nell Brown Ms. Gretchen Gay

Rev. John Walker Mr. & Mrs. John Heath

Sharon Brown Mrs. Arlee McCoy

Patsy Watson Ms. Julie McCollum

Fleeta Gonzalez Mr. & Mrs. Ray Crenshaw

Elizabeth Wilbanks Mr. & Mrs. Paul Pressly Mr. Jimmy Wilbanks

Laurie Jessop Mrs. Arlee McCoy Jane King Ms. Mary Ann Ingram Julie McCollum Mrs. Patsy Watson Patricia (Pat) Mrs. Arlee McCoy

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Gene Smith Mr. Hans Pomeroy

Debbie Zuern Avalon Ladies Bible Class

TRIBUTES

January 2023 – March 2023

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General Donations

Adel Wesleyan Church

Buena Vista UMC

Mr. Randolph Edgar

Mr. Philip Akins

Mr. Charles Burnett

Epworth UMC

Amazon Smile

Mrs. Claudia Carney

Mrs. Susie Etheredge

Americus Salem UMC

Ms. Kathy Chalker

Kelly Faircloth

Asbury UMC

Citizens Bank of Americus

Farmer’s Seed & Feed

Bailey-Thompson Fund

Ms. Sally Clark

Drs. John & Patricia

Bainbridge First UMC

Ms. Mona Claxton

Ms. Stephanie Banks

Clinic Drug Store, Inc

Mrs. Billie Floyd

Reagan Barksdale

Ms. Geraldine Colbert

Mr. & Mrs. Hill Fort

Mrs. Shari R. Barr

Community UMC

Friendship Class - Byron

Ms. Patricia Bashlur

Mr. Joseph Cook

UMC

Rev. Henry Bass

Ms. Judy Cory

Mr. Edwin Garden

Candy Blue

Mr. & Mrs. Jack Cox

General Mills

Mr. D. Vance Boone

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Curto

Mr. & Mrs. Lee George

Ms. Dorothy Bosquet

Mrs. Mary Dixon

Georgia Cochran Sunday

Ms. Pam Boyce

Mr. Eric Dokter

School Class

Mr. Craig Brookes

Mr. & Mrs. Terrance

Georgia Southwestern

Mr. Donald Broome

Duncan

Ms. Anna Brown

Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Durham

Mrs. Joyce Buchanan

ECP Distributors, Inc.

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Fennessy

Foundation, Inc. Gibson Community Church, Inc.

DONATIONS

January 2023 – March 2023

Mr. & Mrs. Kirk Glenn

Mr. Alfred Hiers

Dorothy T. Martin Trust

Ms. Chenelle Golden

Ms. Annette Hill

Dr. & Mrs. Wallace Mays

Ms. Elaine Goodwin

Robin Hudgins

McKee Family

Grace Dennis Sunday

Mr. & Mrs. Bill Hudson

Endowment

Rev. & Mrs. John Irwin IV

Shanta McKvian-Harris

Graham UMC

Isle of Hope UMC

Mr. & Mrs. Bryan

Ms. Peggie Grantham

Tom & Claudia

McMichael

School Class

Mr. & Mrs. Bryan

Traci Grantham

Jefferson Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Charles

Damonica Johnson

Greene

Ms. Judy Johnson

Med Spa Of Americus

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Griffin

Mr. & Mrs. W. Frank

Annie Jewel Brown

Rev. & Mrs. Hall

Joiner

McMullen

Meyer Estate

Joseph D. Cooley, Jr.

Darrell Miller

Mrs. Vivian Hancock

Irrevocable Trust

Mr. Danny Minick

Mr. Frank Harshman

Kinderlou Chapel

Dr. John Mixon, Jr.

Hart Eye Care Clinic

Rev. & Mrs. Dan Krupp

Modern Studios of

Hatley Church

Ms. Debra Lane

Mr. & Mrs. John Heath

Mr. Chase Lightner

Everett Murray Trust

Heritage UMC

Ms. Dawn Lott

Dr. & Mrs. Cecil Myers

Ms. Kristen Hicks

Ludowici UMC

Natalie Bradley Home

Grimmett

Photography

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General Donations

Pleasant Grove UMC

Ms. Seleta Rogers

Taylor & Paige Preston

Roman Oven

Family Fund

Ms. Sarah Rondeau

Propel Insurance

Sandersville UMC

Mrs. Blanche Palmer

Mr. Charles Pryor

Mrs. Lynda Scarborough

Mr. James Patrick

Mr. Michael Ramsey

Servants of God Sunday

Pauline (Polly) O.

Ray City UMC

School Class

Ray Memorial Fund

Shiloh UMC (Hahira)

Miss Elizabeth Payne

Ray Memorial Fund

Mr. & Mrs. C. Byrd

Mr. William Peterson IV

RDG Planning & Design

Piedmont Construction

Mr. John Redmond

Ms. Clara Slaughter

Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Reeves

Ms. Cassandra Smith

Pinehurst UMC

Dr. & Mrs. William Reeves

Ms. Glenda Smith

Plains Historic Inn and

Mr. Joseph Reynolds

Southwest Georgia

Ms. Amanda Roach

Fitness Center

Oak Grove UMC (Broxton Circuit) Oglethorpe UMC Adult Sunday School Class

Aycock Estate

Group

Antique Mall

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Simmons

DONATIONS

January 2023 – March 2023

Mr. Resin Spell St. Mary’s Road UMC

Universal Service Administrative Company

Mrs. Louise Wangen Luray S. Ward Trust

St. Simons Island UMC

Rev. & Mrs. C. Benjamin

Ms. Linda Waters

St. Simons UMW

Varnell

Mrs. Janis Webb

Mr. & Mrs. Milton Sutherlin

Mr. & Mrs. John

Mr. Richard Whaley

Swainsboro First UMC

Vasbinder

Mr. & Mrs. Wes Wheeler

Synovus Foundation, Inc.

Mrs. Tessie Vickers

Ms. Kristina White

Mr. Michael Tapp

Vincent UMC

Wright’s Chapel UMC

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Taylor

(Arlington Charge)

TD Bank

Vineville UMC

Tidal Wave Auto Spa

Ms. Rosa Vining

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Todd

Mr. & Mrs. Tim Vinson

Topiaries

Wadley UMC

Trinity Chapel UMC

Dr. & Mrs. John Walker

(Tybee Island)

Mr. & Mrs. George Youmans, Jr. Zaxby’s of Middle GA

Ms. Inez Wallace

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Bruna Abraham

Elba A. Hagler

Marilyn Olomon

Martha Arrington

Harrison R. Hair, Jr.

Robert L. Palmer

Betty L. Barwick

Aaron Harris

Thomas Perkins

Mary L. Beavers

Phillip Harvey

Elmo W. Rich

William Bennett

Joyce L Hobby

Sylvia Ridgeway

Martha Blackshear

Gerald R. Howard

William Rigsby

Peggy Bray

Jane Jameson

Addie B. Robinson

Lewis H. Brown

Barbara Jansky

Alan J. Schollmeyer

Mary C. Burchfield

Barbara Jones

Cecil Shipp, Jr.

William F. Burnett

Deborah Jones

Ronald D. Sikes

Jack C. Carroll

Linda B. Lewis

Shirley Ann Stanley

June Chalkley

Annie L. Lias

Gertrude Strickland

Willie C. Chambliss

Jerry Lindsey

Ralph Taylor

Ruth W. Cotton

Johnnie Little

Jean A Trego

Jean M. Dettlow

Mary M Marshall

Jerry E. Turner

Otis Devillars

Juanita L. Martin

Catherine Wells

Mary Freeman

Glenn McAfee

Bartley L. Whitaker

Earl E. Gammage

Sylvester McCorkle

Mary D. Williams

Kenneth Gleason

Nancy McKelvy

Virginia L. Worth

Jimmy Gomer

Henry Moore

Vera C. Green

Betty Morris

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IN MEMORIAM January 2023 – March 2023

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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