3 / 24
The Pinecone
|
January 2016 • 3 •
welcome to
3535 Kirby Road • Memphis, TN 38115
Jerry and Beverly Hassell
moved to the Kirby Pines
from their previous residence
in Trenton, TN. Married for
15 years, they have a blended
family of Jerry’s 2 children
and 4 grandchildren; and Bev-
erly’s 3 children plus 3 grand-
children. In first grade - way
before they reached marrying
age – Jerry gave Beverly a note
that asked her to marry him.
Love does endure!
Jerry is a retired Minister of
the United Methodist Church.
In 1964, he was awarded a
Master of Divinity from Cum-
berland Presbyterian Theology
Seminary (now, the Memphis
Theology Seminary). Bev-
erly’s career was in education,
earning a BS Degree from the
University of Memphis, work-
ing as a Speech Therapist and
teacher. Her dedication to com-
munity enhancement included
a stint as Board Member of the
Germantown Community The-
atre; Charter Member of the
Germantown Arts Alliance;
and Member of the Board of
Directors of Theatre Memphis.
We welcome Jerry and Bever-
ly to our community and their
new home. The range and vari-
ety of opportunities for them to
share their interests and expe-
riences is an “of course”. It’s
a win-win opportunity for all
of us!
Jerry & Beverly
Hassell
Margaret Maxwell comes to
Kirby Pines from her previous
residence in Corpus Christi,
TX. Born in Memphis, TN.,
she earned a B.A. Degree in
History and Religion from
Rhodes College in 1969 and
a M.A. Degree in Christian
Education from Union Theo-
logical Seminary. She was a
missionary and a teacher in
Jamaica and to the Kota In-
dians in South Dakota; had a
20-year career with the Texas
Commission for the Blind
and Vocational Rehabilitation;
taught Medical Terminology
at Del-Mar College in Corpus
Christi, TX; and taught inde-
pendent living skills, Braille
and mobility to children and
adults. Margaret is bilingual in
Spanish and English and is a
Registered Massage Therapist
in Texas.
Her father, Earl Maxwell,
loved sports and brought the
Liberty Bowl to Memphis.
Her mother, Ethel Taylor Max-
well was a professional opera
singer and a Professor of Voice
at the U. of Memphis for 35
years. Margaret credits her
mother for nurturing her love
of music.
We are pleased that Marga-
ret has joined our community.
Her skills and experience in
teaching and communication
will be a valuable asset!
Margaret
Maxwell
Gene and Pattye Rhodes have
moved to Kirby Pines from
their previous home in Ra-
leigh. Married for 18 years,
this blended family has Pat’s 2
children, 7 grandchildren, and
11 great grands. Gene added 2
children, 4 grandchildren, and
3 great grands.
In 1952, Penn State awarded
Gene a B.S. Degree in Me-
chanical Engineering. He was
employed for more than 35
years by Talon Zipper and,
later, by Corning Glassworks.
He also was the Owner of Pro-
fessional Recruiting, scouting
potential new-hires needed
by his clients. He served in
the Navy on a destroyer/mine
sweeper, in the North Atlantic,
Panama Canal, and West Afri-
ca. Pat graduated in 1954 from
Draughn Business College but
did not enter the work force;
rather, she was a homemaker.
Their interests include tennis,
sail boats, and walking, as well
as travel, cooking and reading.
They have traveled widely in
the U.S. and Canada, Macki-
nac Island, Cuba, and the Ca-
ribbean. Their preferences in
music include music from the
Big Band era as well as classi-
cal and classic gospel.
We are pleased that the Rhodes
have chosen to join us. We
wish them all good things for
their time among us.
Gene & Pat
Rhodes
Caroline Thomas, comes to us
from her prior home in Col-
lierville, TN. Born in Laramie,
Wyoming, meeting her future
husband, Van, in high school
they both enlisted in the U.S.
Army. Van graduated from Cit-
adel College with a Degree in
Business Administration. Car-
oline graduated from the U.
of Arkansas & Emory Riddle
Aeronautical, with a Degree in
Food & Nutrition, followed by
a Masters in Business Admin-
istration.
In 1985, when Capt. Van
Thomas was flying home from
a peacekeeping mission in the
Sini Desert his plane crashed in
Gander, Newfoundland. In all,
248 soldiers lost their lives. As
was her husband, Capt. Caro-
line Thomas was a member of
the 101st Airborne/Air Assault
Division. Medals and Merito-
rious Badges awarded her by
the U.S. Army include Merito-
rious Service Medal, Overseas
Service Ribbon, Sharp Shooter
Medal, Parachute Badge and
Air Assault Badge.
Caroline’s leisure time is giv-
en to internet surfing, read-
ing, playing computer games,
movies, knitting, volunteering
at her church, and cuddling the
cat.
Caroline is looking forward to
making new friends and con-
tributing to the vibrancy of her
new home.
Caroline
Thomas
All New Resident bios are written by Jacqueline Besteman, Kirby Pines Resident