Betty Ann and David
David and Betty Ann Doss were raised in Georgia, but miles apart. David grew up in Tifton and Betty Ann grew up in Blairsville. Steeped in faith since childhood, they were married on June 5 of last year, after meeting at Holbrook where they both live. “We met here at Holbrook by God’s intervention,” says Betty Ann. “On a Saturday morning, David had business in the Holbrook business office, the only time he had ever been there. On his way back to his cottage, he walked down the hallway where he saw Kelly, Community Relations Director at Holbrook. She was showing me and my sister Kat around.”
They dated for 1 1/2 years, fell in love, and now live together in a Holbrook cottage. They enjoy meeting new people and serving as ambassadors. Last month, they hosted a dinner in honor of 90+ year-old residents at Holbrook. “Amazingly there are 32 residents in that age group,” says Betty Ann who also enjoys the exercise classes offered daily.
They enjoy Bible study and worship on Sundays. “We have many kindred interests in food and travel. We often complete each other’s sentences because we think alike,” she says.
David has three children and three grandchildren.
Betty Ann has one son, four stepsons, two stepdaughters, and eight step-grandchildren.
For their second Valentine’s Day together, they will celebrate at Ruth Cris Steakhouse.
Babs and Wes
Babs and Wes Catrell were married on October 29, 2023, by Pastor Jeremy at the First Baptist Church Woodstock, who noted that they were the oldest couple he’d ever married. Wes is 88 years old and Babs is 86.
They knew each other for several years, attending the same church and many of the same functions, but finally met at a funeral for a common friend. They sat together during the service and chatted and Wes asked Babs to join him for lunch at Holbrook where they both lived.
When Holbrook Woodstock was under construction Wes and his late wife lived just a few miles away and noticed the construction. She felt living at Holbrook would be like living on a cruise ship. Unfortunately, four months after they moved into their cottage, Bernadine passed away. After going through the tremendous grief of losing his wife of 62 years, Wes remained at Holbrook.
As Wes and Bab's friendship bloomed, they discovered they had a lot in common: an appreciation for music, sports and family. Now, they will be celebrating their first Valentine’s Day as a married couple. They enjoy the excellent dining at Holbrook; the spa, including up-to-date exercise equipment, a saltwater pool, and a salon for men and women’s hair and nails along with massage therapy.
Holbrook Woodstock is an active adult community of apartment and cottage residences. They also offer enriched and inspired living communities for those in need of assisted living or memory care, creating peace of mind, always.
