Born in Brooks County, Georgia, to Lee and Bessie Crosby, Legacy Village at Park Regency resident Nadine Glass grew up in a house filled with siblings—five brothers and four sisters—and enough stories, pranks, and laughter to fill a lifetime. She was somewhere in the middle of that lively crowd, and from an early age, she learned the value of hard work. The Crosby kids spent their days on the family farm, working tobacco fields and, much to Nadine’s dismay, picking cotton from sunup to sundown. She’ll tell you herself: picking cotton was her least favorite task, but if her mama said do it, she did it. There wasn’t much choice.

Nadine’s mother always made sure there was a big dinner on the table, and for a short time, the family got to rest and laugh before heading back to the fields. Money was tight. She remembers her sister refusing to go to school because she didn’t have decent clothes, but Nadine pressed on. She became the first in her family to graduate, proudly walking across the stage at Barwick High School the very first year they offered a twelfth grade.

After high school, Nadine went on to Moultrie Technical College and earned a degree in Business—a feat that made her entire family proud. Her first job was at Harper and McCall Insurance right on Main Street in Moultrie, where she got her start helping neighbors and friends.

It was in that same close-knit community that Nadine met Fred Glass. They’d gone to the same school, attended the same church, and when Fred asked if she’d go with him, she liked to joke, “Go where?” In truth, she knew from the moment she met him—tall, dark, and handsome—that he was the one. They married in 1953 and shared more than fifty-two years together, building a life rooted in love, respect, and laughter. Fred was her heart and soul, her one and only.

Together they raised three children—Marcia, Marlon, and Maurice—and Nadine will tell you her greatest accomplishment is being their mother. She’s also a proud grandmother to eight grandchildren, all of whom know her as the life of every gathering. Nadine’s easy laugh and quick wit make her the center of attention, and she loves nothing more than making people smile. “She never meets a stranger,” her friends say, “and if you are one, you won’t be for long.”

Service has always been at the core of Nadine’s life. Whether it was helping at church or lending a hand in the community, she’s known for her servant’s heart. She loves dogs—especially small Heinz 57s—and is rarely seen without a collection of bracelets jingling on both arms. Jewelry is her weakness, especially when it comes to bracelets.

When asked what she loves about Legacy, Nadine’s answer is simple: “The people. There are good people here.” She appreciates the freedom to do for herself, and she values the kindness she’s found in her new community.



If you ask Nadine how she wants to be remembered, her answer is quick and true: “Good natured. Easy come, easy go.” She says it with a grin, but you know she means it. For all her jokes and laughter, she’s serious about kindness. That, she says, is the legacy she hopes to leave—a life marked by joy, resilience, and a heart open to everyone she meets.