September 13, 2013 (Wallace, NC) ─ Dayspring of Wallace, a DePaul Senior Living Community in Wallace, North Carolina, has its very own ambassador in Minnie Newkirk who welcomes guests with a resplendent smile and enthusiasm to beat the band!

According to staff members, “Miss Minnie is really one of a kind! Every time people walk in the building she greets you with her ready smile and sweet personality. She’s just the type of person that always makes you feel good!”

A resident of Dayspring of Wallace for over a year, Miss Minnie, 65, loves volunteering to help other residents.

She hosts a weekly devotion for residents of the memory care unit where she leads residents in song and she’s a regular at Dayspring activities, participating in everything from exercise class, outings and games to crafts and social events. Miss Minnie said she volunteers out of her love for people.

“I get along with everybody,” she said. “Whoever needs me, I will support them. I love them all and love is a very powerful thing. I believe the life you live speaks for you.”

Born in Currie, North Carolina, Miss Minnie, as she likes to be called, worked as a telephone operator. Widowed young, she raised her only son with the support of her wonderful family. Now she also has four granddaughters and one greatgranddaughter. Miss Minnie is very close to her family and is in regular contact with all of them.

Activities Director Lisa Rich said there are many resident helpers at Dayspring.

“It’s great to see people that care enough about the other residents that they want to help in all aspects,” she said. “Everyone chips in around here to make it a family.”

For more information about Dayspring of Wallace, please contact Administrator Matthew Harkness at (910) 285-9050 or visit us on Facebook.