Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

• 18 • The Pinecone | July 2026 PICTURING LIFE AT KIRBY PINES RIVERBOAT CRUISE AND CARNIVAL MEMPHIS The Travelers headed downtown to catch a ride on The Mississippi Queen for a riverboat cruise on the Mighty Mississippi. On the trip were Diane Mullins, Lynn Allison, Lee Todd, Barbara Frantz, Ronnie Copeland, Mike Jaeger, Mary Stagg, Katy & Bill Dorsey and Bankie McCarty. Pictured at right is Mike Jaeger at the consessions area on the boat. Originally formed to bring mischievous fun to the old Memphis Cotton Carnival, the Boll Weevils have evolved into a year-round charity organization, partnered with the Memphis Police Department and various non-profits. Pictured L-R with members are Marianne Schadrack, Sally Cook and Margaret Hubbert. Carnival Memphis made it’s annual trip to Kirby Pines with everyone’s (well, not everyone’s) favorites, the pesky Boll Weevils. Pictured L-R: Peggy Gatlin with Carnival Queen, Eliza Hussey; Carnival King, Met Crump, with Caroline Thomas; Nancy Wark and Janet Stephens surrounded by some Weevils.