Our Team
Dr. Lesley Kirby, AuD
Audiologist
The region's very first Doctor of Audiology and owner of Lifetime Hearing Services, Inc., the premier hearing facility in the entire Pee Dee region, Dr. Kirby received her Doctoral Degree in Audiology from the Arizona School of Health Sciences. She has served as president of the SC Academy of Audiology, and was appointed by a SC Governor to the State Board of Examiners in speech pathology to help write legislation on governing audiology practices in our state. She and her husband, Ronnie, live in Timmonsville with their children Garrett and Kelsey.
Brittany Pearson, BC-HIS
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Brittany Pearson was born in Hanover, Pennsylvania but has been a resident of Florence County since childhood. She resides in Pamplico with her husband, Steven, their son, and three dogs. Brittany is an active member of her community, helping local charities and hosting learning opportunities about hearing health. She is an outdoors enthusiast who enjoys kayaking, boating on the Big Pee Dee River, and spending time with family. Brittany is one of our licensed Hearing Instrument Specialists and has been a patient favorite in our Florence office since joining our team in 2017. She is currently the ONLY board certified HIS in the area. This is the highest accreditation by a HIS.
Ginger Cooper
Hearing Aid Assistant
I started my career here at Lifetime Hearing as a Patient Care Coordinator back in July of 2022. In just six short months, I learned so much about our technology, instruments and the care of our patients, that I advanced my career to a hearing aid assistant. I love my role, as I have more of a hands on interaction and am better able to connect with my patients. I am also able to help them with one of the most important qualities of life as well as give them the knowledge they need about our technology. My heart has always belonged in health care. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling and soaking in nature with my two sweet boys.
Amanda Bedenbaugh
Patient Care Coordinator
Amanda Bedenbaugh has been in Hartsville for the last 14 years. I worked in the medical field for over 10 years. In the last year I was fortunate to hold a managerial position and it pushed me to grow in my faith and spiritual journey. My passion has always been helping others. I am so excited to meet all the patients and families that Lifetime Hearing helps in the Pee Dee region. I plan to soak up all the knowledge I can when it comes to hearing aids and to be the most helpful PCC I can be! Music is a passion of mine and I love attending concerts! In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my wonderful husband Chris and my precious Blue Heeler Harper!
Kelsey Kirby
Patient Care Coordinator
Kelsey Kirby is a full-time college student at Charleston Southern University studying Business Management with a minor in Healthcare Administration. On her summer and winter breaks, she fills in where she is needed at the office. She grew up around Lifetime Hearing since she was a little girl, considering her mom is the owner. Lifetime Hearing feels like her second home. She loves helping the patients and seeing their smiling faces when they walk out of the door. In her free time she enjoys playing plickelball, reading books, and spending time outdoors. She is happy to help you with all of your hearing aids needs!
Christy Ridgell
Patient Care Coordinator
Christy Ridgill is a native of Hartsville, SC but as of 2005 she now resides in Florence with her husband, Tommy and son, Preston. Christy is our Patient Care Coordinator at our Florence office and has a previous background experience working in a physician's office. She worked there for 20+ years, and enjoyed getting to know and interact with each and every patient. She greets our patients with a smiling face as they walk through the door. She is an animal lover and is a mamma to her dog Charlie and cats; L'il Bit, Luna & Loki. In her spare time, Christy loves sitting on the beach and soaking up the sun, while reading a good book and spending time with her family.
Wendy Bird
Business Director
Wendy Bird is the Business Director for Lifetime Hearing and has been an amazing addition to the team since 2019. Wendy was born and raised in Georgetown, SC but has called Florence home for almost 30 years. She is a graduate of Francis Marion University, where she met her husband, David. They have been married for almost 25 years and have two wonderful children, Savanah and Tyler. In her spare time, Wendy loves spending quality time with her family making memories and also loves any type of crafts, especially making bows and wrapping presents.
Emma Hayes
Community Outreach Coordinator
Emma Hayes serves as the Community Outreach Coordinator at Lifetime Hearing Services, where she builds strong relationships within the community and raises awareness about hearing health. Originally from Pennsylvania, Emma moved to Florence County at a young age and has developed deep roots in the area she now calls home. Emma's work is driven by her passion for serving others, rooted in her love for God and desire to make a positive impact. She plays a vital role in organizing educational events, collaborating with local organizations, and ensuring patients and families feel supported. When not working, Emma enjoys time with her husband and their bubbly one-year-old daughter, attending church, and enjoying local parks.
Danielle Hutson
Patient Care Coordinator
Danielle Hutson is a Sumter native who recently returned from Maryland after being stationed there for three years. It was there that she discovered her career passion working for an audiology practice, starting as a Patient Care Coordinator serving six offices and advancing to train as an Audiology Assistant. With over 20 years of customer service experience, she takes pride in providing kind and compassionate service with a smile. She loves helping others and makes it her personal goal to learn one new fact every day. Danielle's other passions include being outdoors, especially on the boat, tending to and training animals, spending time with family, and watching her brother race stock cars.
Alice Johnson
Audiologist Assistant
Alice brings a vibrant blend of experience, compassion, and dedication to every role she steps into. A longtime educator in Florence, Alice spent the majority of her career shaping young minds and building strong community connections. Her passion for helping others led her to expand her skill set as a certified phlebotomist, and she now proudly serves as an audiologist assistant—combining her love of learning with her desire to support others in living healthier, fuller lives. Whether in the classroom, the lab, or the clinic, Alice’s warmth and professionalism shine through in all she does.
What our patients say
Very professional and courteous service. Genuine interest in assuring proper fit and performance. Would recommend highly.
I would recommend anyone with a hearing problem to go to Lifetime Hearing, because it really put me back in contact with my family and friends again.
The appointment time was on time. The time used was wisely spent.
Dr. Lesley Kirby was so nice to us. She instructed everything to us where we could understand everything.
I was 100% pleased. Thanks!
At 85 years old, I thought my hearing could not be improved very much, but thanks to Lifetime Hearing Services I can hear lots better!
The staff is very warm and personal. They seem to really care!
Everyone was extremely helpful and interested in explaining everything. I was most impressed with the aftercare.
Friendliness makes happy customers- you have a pleasing environment.
Lifetime Hearing has made my life more pleasing by making my hearing better. I can hear things now that I could not hear a few years ago.
I’m happy with the service from Lifetime. My hearing aids work well, they fit perfect, and are hardly noticeable. I have only high praise for Mrs. Heath and Lifetime Hearing.
From the moment we walked in the front door we were given kind, courteous and helpful care and service by Dr. Kirby and her staff.
I am very happy with the way I was treated in your office, which meant a lot to me. As long as I receive this kind of treatment I will continue to visit your office. Thanks for everything!
Keep up the very best work, Lifetime Hearing! You are the very best and always will be, May God Bless You.
Lifetime Hearing has been most efficient in restoring my hearing loss. And I am HAPPY I can really hear everything!