Farmington Presbyterian Manor
JUNE 2019
Volunteers recognized at annual awards banquet
Kathy Crocker, right, her mother, and resident volunteer Sally Lorch. On April 11, we celebrated and recognized the 65 volunteers who selflessly give their time and energy to our community every day. The event started with a delicious meal prepared by our dining services department and included entertainment by Stormy Bennett. Teresa Pinkley, volunteer coordinator, shared her appreciation with a speech and handed out a certificate and small gift to all volunteers. Two volunteers also were recognized for their contributions to our community.
Byron and Kay Taylor boost Fellowship Center Capital Campaign with $25,000 gift
Byron and Kay Taylor moved to the Farmington area in 1999 after being away for about 30 years. They began attending the Farmington Presbyterian Church and were delighted to reconnect with several Presbyterian Manor residents they had known during their childhood when they attended the Presbyterian Church in Flat River (now Park Hills).
2019 Community Volunteer of the Year: Kathy Crocker
In addition, after looking at several other options, Byron’s mother and stepfather decided to move into the Presbyterian Manor in 2008, and it proved to be the right choice for the whole family. Kay has two sisters-in-law currently living at Presbyterian Manor, and she delivered mail to the residents as a volunteer for about a year from 2000-2001.
Kathy is a special individual who truly is an essential part of her community. She plays the piano for two area church services each Sunday morning and she delivers Meals on Wheels. We are blessed by her talent as she leads a bell chime group each Wednesday at Presbyterian Manor.
With all these positive connections to Farmington Presbyterian Manor, Byron and Kay decided they wanted to help this vision of the
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2019 Community Volunteer of the Year: Cora Dell Johnson Cora Dell has been volunteering at Presbyterian Manor for 23 years. She is an ombudsman for the community. She speaks on behalf of others. She spends numerous hours a month visiting with our residents listening to any concerns they may have. She then seeks to resolve any issues within the community.
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