Resident of the Month

Celebrating the remarkable stories of our outstanding residents,
each a radiant star within our community.

Barbara Knittle

Barbara Knittle

Ms. Brabara Knittle, was born Barbara Smithwick August 28,1938, to the parents of James and Donnie Smithwick. She’s an only child. Ms. Barbara attended Auroa High School after graduating she attended East Caroline College in North Caroline. She worked in the hospital as well as managing a doctor’s office. Ms. Barbara meet Mr. Ronnie Knittle in Jacksonville, North Caroline. Ms. Barbara and Ronnie Knittle were married in 1960 and had 2 beautiful girls (Donna and Rhonda). Between the two girls they have four grandchildren one great grand and another on the way. Mr. and Ms. Knittle were rock and singers. Mr. Knittle was a state singer that entertained the troops here in the states. Ms. Knittle’s religion is Baptist by choice and she’s a member of Lindsay Baptist Church.
Ms. Knittle says that she likes that the staff here is competent and the way the staff takes care of the residents. she also likes that the staff knows every resident by name by name. She says that she doesn’t feel like an object her presence is valued.
Her favorite meal is fired chicken breast, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and pecan pie and ice cream.

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