Resident of the Month

Assisted Living & Memory Care

Sarah Reese

Sarah Louise Reese was born on March 15, 1949, in Greenville, South Carolina. She has been a cherished resident of Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park for about 1.5 months.

Sarah is a retired opera singer with an incredible 40-year career. She has been blessed to sing all over the world and also graduated from Furman University in 1971. Sarah loves people — all kinds that are good!

What she enjoys most about living at Legacy is the love and care that is given to every single resident, no matter the need. She says all of the employees genuinely care about the residents. She also shared that her apartment is like a 5th Avenue penthouse, even though she has downsized tremendously!

“Legacy feels special to me because I feel safe and comfortable here.”

One fun fact about Sarah is that she loves gardening!

We are so lucky to have Sarah as part of our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Her passion, warmth, and beautiful spirit make our days brighter, and we are honored to celebrate her as our September Resident of the Month!

Her advice to young people is: "Start early saving your money and it will grow.

Independent Living

Shirley Salter

Marie Makawicz was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, where she grew up with her parents and sister. During high school, she was head cheerleader and met the love of her life, Ron “Jazz” Makawicz. Her yearbook quote, “She has a thing for Jazz,” proved true, as the two married shortly after graduation and built a beautiful life together, raising two daughters and a son.

Determined to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse, Marie workedas a school crossing guard and bus driver while continuing her education. Her dedication led her to become both an LPN and later a Registered Nurse. Throughout her nursing career, including her work in hospice care, she touched countless lives with her compassion and kindness.

After moving to South Carolina, Marie continued to embrace life with strength and resilience, even after the loss of her beloved husband of 40 years. She enjoyed traveling with friends, visiting destinations such as Italy, Alaska, and Ireland, along with many cruises and beach vacations.

Since retiring in 2003, Marie has enjoyed spending time with her growing family. She is a proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to a wonderful family.

Congratulations to our July Resident of the Month, Marie Makawicz!