Congratulations to Fabiola Duarte for being selected Employee of the Month for May 2012.  “Fabi” started working at Maryville in the Dietary Department in November of 2009.  She started on-call as a dishwasher.  It was apparent from the start that Fabi was an excellent worker, dependable and kind, always showing love and compassion for the residents.  She was motivated to take on new assignments and quickly moved into a full time position.  In the summer of 2011 we were all so excited to learn that we would have a new addition to our dietary family as Fabi was expecting!  She never let her pregnancy slow her down one day on the job.  She worked up until the week before her due date.  We all thought she needed to take that time off to get rested before the big day.  It was a good thing because the very next day to everyone’s surprise we were welcoming little “Dania” to the world.  A beautiful baby girl!  Of course we missed Fabi while she was off on maternity leave but so excited when she returned to work.  She is a joy to work with, a team player, and sets an example of excellence for others.  Her passion and pride in her work make her a perfect choice for “Employee of the Month”.  Thanks for all your do Fabi!

See the article about Shelley’s life here.

In addition, we will be having a Valentine Party in our main lounge at 1:30pm on Tuesday, February 14th.  Please join us for the music and refreshments.

Gloria is dependable, hard working, and well liked by staff, co-workers, and family members.  Gloria does not limit herself to doing only what her job entails, she also listens to what the residents need.  She responds to resident alarms, and has a keen eye for spotting what needs to be repaired and reporting it so it can be taken care of.  Gloria is part of the driving force that makes HKC Unit look and feel like home.  She truly deserves this honor!  Thank you Gloria, for your “Service with Love”.

She was an ’86 graduate, a current Valley Catholic parent (Katrina ’12), and a parent of two alumnae (Adala in ’98 and Nichole in ’09). Shelley had also worked at the SSMO Convent for several years prior to joining SSMO Ministries Corp. in the Finance Dept., where she has worked since 2004. Her most recent position had her stationed in the accounting department at Maryville Nursing Home.

On the same day she died, Shelley’s husband, Dave, wrote a note to her many friends. Below are some excerpts from his letter to them.

Today at 3:05  a.m. we lost one of the kindest people I have ever had the privilege to know. She is my best friend, best mother I have ever seen and loyal friend of all who allowed her to be. She took in all who wanted a mother and loved them like her own. I want to thank all of you who have been praying in earnest for her to be healed. The outcome was not what I wanted but I give God all the praise and glory knowing with total confidence she is now healed and made new in her new home with the Lord.

Plans for memorial services are still pending. When arrangements are made, they will be posted in the News & Events area of www.valleycatholic.org, www.maryvillenh.org, www.ssmo.org and www.ssmofoundation.org. Letters of condolence are being collected at the reception desk at Maryville Nursing Home. Please keep the Espey family in your thoughts and prayers.