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The Pinecone
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September 2016 • 3 •
welcome to
3535 Kirby Road • Memphis, TN 38115
All New Resident bios are written by Jacqueline Besteman, Kirby Pines Resident
A blended family, Kenneth (Ken) and
Carolin Thomason come to us from
their previous homes in Memphis (Ken)
and Arlington, TN (Carolin). Married
for 6 years, Carolin’s family includes 3
children (1 deceased) and 8 grandchildren;
Ken’s family includes 2 children, 7
grandchildren, and 2 great grands.
Ken graduated from the Moler Barber
College in 1950. With a degree of Master
Barber, he established his business that
emphasized a “niche” marketable skill
of Barber-Stylist. During his 56 years
in the trade, Ken owned 2 barber shops
and, on retirement, continued to work for
11 years at Family of Hair. Ken served
in the military, Seaman First Class in
the U.S. Navy. His postings included
the Great Lakes, California, Treasure
Island, and Alameda 19th Fleet. Carolin
attended Harding U. and Memphis
State, graduating with a BA Degree in
Elementary Education, and a MA Degree
in Learning Disabilities and Emotional
Disturbances. She worked for 45 years
at Harding Academy, 15 of which she
served as Principal.
Hobbies and interests for Ken include
trout fishing and hosta gardening. Carolin
has dabbled in all kinds of crafts, collected
roosters and chickens (her collection is
impressive), and loves to paint.
Welcome to Kirby Pines. We are pleased
that you joined us. Your credentials and
experience make you a natural ‘fit” for
our many special programs and groups.
Ken & Carolin Thomason
Lois Cloud
Born in New Orleans, Lois Cloud comes
to Kirby Pines from her previous home
in Slidell, Louisiana. She was married
for 56 years to Tom Cloud and they had
2 sons, Chris and Rick. Tom passed away
in 2013.
In 1960, the U. of Southern Mississippi
awarded Tom a BS Degree in Math, and
awarded Lois a BS Degree with a major
in Speech and Hearing Therapy and a
Minor in Psychology. While in college,
Lois was a cheerleader, a member of
Student Government, the Home Coming
Court, and Who’s Who of Students
in U.S. Colleges. She was employed
by the Escambia County (Pensacola)
School System as a speech therapist.
Tom’s military service was with the U.S.
Navy, based in Japan. Lois resigned her
teaching position to join her husband in
Hawaii. They lived in Hawaii, Japan, and
Hong Kong. Tom and Lois returned to
the States in 1973. Lois was employed
by Colgate Palmolive in Sales; she also
worked as a real estate agent, specializing
in condos.
Honors for Tom include 2 Purple Hearts
and several Medals from the Vietnam
Government in recognition of his war
record. Lois’ interests include cooking,
dancing, flower arrangement, and old
movies. Music favorites are the 50’s big
band groups.
Lois is looking forward to meeting other
residents of our retirement community
and making new friends. We wish her
well and welcome her to her new home.
Betty Moore
Betty is a life-long Memphian. She
attended South Side High School in the
40’s. She was a member of Boulevard
Baptist Church where she met andmarried
her late husband, Dr. James A. Moore. On
his return from the Navy (WWII), Jimmy
worked for Illinois Central Railroad. His
dream was to become a doctor, which he
did at U. of Tennessee with the help of
the GI Bill and Betty’s job as an X-ray
technician and assistant. Betty and Jimmy
were married for 60 years before his
passing in 2009.
Once Jimmy settled into his medical
practice, Betty retired, and they started
their family. They had 3 children, and over
the years, 4 grandchildren. During these
years the family moved to Germantown
and joined Germantown Baptist Church.
In 1970, when her children were older,
she was able to fulfill her desire to become
a nurse. She entered St. Joseph School of
Nursing, and graduated with the honor
of salutatorian. Following a short period
as an RN, Betty continued her studies at
Memphis State University. For over 30
years she has been a volunteer, formerly
at Methodist South Hospital and presently
at Baptist Hospital-Collierville,
Her travels have been over most of the
western states, Italy and England; cruises
include Jamaica, Cozumel and Alaska.
The Great Smoky Mountains, where she
and Jimmy spent their honeymoon, have
always been her first love. She enjoys tole
painting, ceramics and golf. She favors
operettas, and 40’s and 50’s music.