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The Pinecone
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February 2016 • 3 •
All New Resident bios are written
by Jacqueline Besteman,
Kirby Pines Resident
Mary Xiques joins us from her previous
residence in Germantown. She and
her husband, Jack, were married for
50 years. Mary received a BA Degree
in Education from Southwestern at
Memphis (now, Rhodes College),
and taught in Memphis City Schools
for 30 years. She was elected to the
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, and
was President of the Shelby County
Republican Women’s Club. She is a
member of the Church of Christ.
Of great interest to Mary is expanding
her knowledge of world history, and
visiting historical monuments around
the world. Travel includes most of the
U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, England,
France, Germany, Italy, plus Baltic
Sea Capitals visited as part of several
cruises. She enjoys computer activities,
card games, history, puzzles, and older
movies.
Welcome to Kirby Pines, Mary. Other
residents who also were historians and
teachers welcome you to their ranks. As
you become familiar with the array of
programs, we’re sure that you will be
asked to lend a hand in your areas of
expertise. We hope that you will join
our cadre of volunteers. Giving and
receiving are the norms of every-day
efforts to make a difference in the lives
of our residents – with your background,
Mary, you are a “natural” fit.
welcome to
3535 Kirby Road • Memphis, TN 38115
Mary Xiques
JL & Betty Gray
James L (JL) and Betty Gray have
moved to the Kirby Pines from their
previous home in Pickwick Dam,
TN. Married for 65 years, they have 3
children, 6 grandchildren and 4 great
grands. JL was in the US Army, with
rank of Sergeant, serving in South
Korea. For 48 years, JL was in the
hardwood lumber business, with 32 of
those years employed by the Memphis
Hardwood Flooring Company with
the title of Plant Manager. Betty was a
homemaker.
Their hobbies and interests include
bridge, tennis, exercise classes, movies,
and needle work (Betty) and bridge,
sports, and boating (JL). For 20+
years, they have enjoyed their boat,
the Graysbet, moored at the Pickwick
State Park Marina; and look forward
to cruising to Nashville, Knoxville,
and more. Betty was a member of the
Racquet Club of Memphis, and was
President of the Garden Club. Upon
his retirement, the National Hardwood
Lumber Association gave JL a Special
Recognition Award as Director of the
Association for the years 1977-1983.
As residents of our community, JL
and Betty will make new friends and
continue enjoying their passions. Being
as active as they wish or finding quiet
nooks for visiting and talking – their
choice. Life is good.
Joan Haynes
Joan Haynes moved to the Kirby
Pines Retirement Community from
her previous residence in Memphis,
Born in Columbus, Ohio, Joan has 3
children, 6 grandchildren, and 2 great
grands. Prior to retirement, she had
a 40-year career as a Certified Travel
Consultant with A&I Travel. Joan is a
member of the Business Professional
Women Organization and member of
the Emmaus Study Group; she also has
published a research paper in a textbook
for Certified Travel Consultants.
Commensurate with her career in the
travel industry, Joan’s travels include
across the United States, all over
Europe, Africa, Asia, South America,
Caribbean, and Canada. Her music
preferences are “all kinds” including,
classical, Gospel, Country, and Hip
Hop. Other interests include theatre,
church, and gardening.
With her broad professional background
and many talents, Joan will have
opportunities to make new friends and
contribute to the many volunteer efforts
to enhance our retirement community.
Joan, we are pleased that you have
chosen to be one of us. Welcome.