Side by Side for Six Decades…and Counting

Living at Quail Haven Village senior living community in Pinehurst, NC, are many remarkable couples, but none with as long and amazing of a history as Simpson and Nan Brown. Their love story is as enduring as it is inspiring. Simpson, 103, and Nan, 101, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last November, having married on November 23, 1963, just one day after the JFK assassination.

Their story began at a New Year’s Eve party in Kearny, New Jersey, where Nan’s aunt and uncle introduced them. That magical night remains Nan’s favorite memory. Originally from Northern Ireland, Simpson moved to the U.S. in 1960. Nan came from Scotland, and the two would later work at the same company; she as a secretary for 39 years, and he was in marketing for 18.

The couple moved to Pinehurst, North Carolina, in 1988. In 2023, they made their home at Quail Haven senior living community, where they continue to enjoy independent living.

Their secret to a long and happy marriage? Nan’s advice: “Go along to get along.”

Quail Haven Village

Quail Haven Village is full-service rental retirement community in Pinehurst, North Carolina, a city that boasts 41 golf courses and was named by newsbreak.com as one of the “Best Places to Enjoy Your Retirement.” Quail Haven Village offers independent living that supports a vibrant lifestyle in spacious garden-style apartments for active seniors. The Inn at Quail Haven, located onsite, offers assisted living, rehabilitation, skilled nursing and home care for both residents of the community and the surrounding area, thus providing a complete continuum of care for seniors. Quail Haven Village is owned and operated by Liberty Senior Living, LLC, a division of Liberty Health that specializes in senior living and retirement communities. To learn more about Quail Haven Village visit www.QuailHavenVillage.com. To learn more about Liberty Senior Living and the communities they offer, please visit www.LibertySeniorLiving.com