In the heart of Roswell the remarkable stories of three exceptional women, Verna "Bunny" Farmer, Teresa Decara, and Margaret Skinner, paint a vivid picture of the thriving environment in senior living.
Verna “Bunny” Famer, Magnolia Place of Roswell
Verna “Bunny" Farmer, a resilient 99-year-old veteran, has called Magnolia Place of Roswell home for 14 years. Bunny served in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps during WWII, earning the Good Conduct Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, and WWII Victory Medal. She is Magnolia Place's sole female veteran resident who faithfully served our nation. She continues to inspire through her remarkable story and tenacious spirit.
Bunny's passion for staying active and healthy shines through her participation in exercise activities offered by Magnolia Place. Despite challenges with her right leg, she remains dedicated to maintaining her well-being. “I want to stay as healthy as possible,” she says. Bunny also loves events that revolve around music, animals, and crafts.
An avid news reader, she was honored to be photographed and interviewed for She Served magazine. Bunny also enjoys veterans events in her senior living community and visits from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). During their last visit to Magnolia Place, they presented her with a beautiful blanket, clothes, and flowers.
Teresa Decara, Magnolia Place of Roswell
Teresa Decara is 91 years old and has been a cherished resident at Magnolia Place of Roswell for almost two years. Teresa loves her community and appreciates the vibrant social life, diverse programs, and engaging events that keep her active and involved.
“The people are good, and they do a lot of activities with us and take us places,” she shares. She also loves playing games like bingo and bunco and doing arts and crafts.
Teresa emphasizes the importance of staying engaged and enthused, and she credits Magnolia Place for creating an environment where residents are continually stimulated and entertained. “You’re not sitting here all day,” she says. “They have lots of activities!”
Margaret Skinner, Historic Roswell Place
Margaret Skinner, an accomplished 82-year-old writer and professor, has found a welcoming home at Historic Roswell Place for the past two years. With a rich background as a former University of Memphis Department of English writing instructor, a writer-in-residence at Sweet Briar College, and a recipient of the Walter E. Dakin Fellowship in fiction at the Sewanee Writers' Conference, Margaret brings a wealth of experience to her senior living community.
What resonates most with Margaret about Historic Roswell Place is the profound sense of community. For this Midtown Memphis native, the cherished friendships and connections with neighbors make every day special. As the author of two novels, "Old Jim Canaan" and "Molly Flanagan and the Holy Ghost," Margaret's love for literature and storytelling continues to enrich the lives of those around her.
Margaret enjoys the exercise, music, and arts and crafts activities in her community and is a “go-getter” when it comes to participating. She enjoys joining group outings and is also very good at word games, which is no surprise since she's an author.
Magnolia Place of Roswell and Historic Roswell Place celebrate the rich stories and backgrounds of residents like Bunny, Teresa, and Margaret. Their life experiences inspire and remind us of how much seniors have to share. PegasusSeniorLiving.com
