Kirby Pines Retirement Community | The Pinecone

Get to know Kirby Pines' We want to give a warm welcome to Judy Deshaies. She moved from her home in Hein Park in midtown Memphis. Married for almost 50 years, Judy and her late husband, Roger, had 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren. Judy went to the University of Arkansas and graduated from the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing. She received her RN degree in 1967 and was a nurse at Methodist Hospital for 10 years. Then, she assisted her husband in his ophthal- mology practice until retirement. She enjoys reading (especially mysteries), walking (any- where and everywhere), and gardening. Judy likes classic and funny movies so she is already a fan of our theater. Christmas is her favorite holiday and family get togethers are her favorite family tradition. This upcoming Christmas, she and her family won't have far to travel to get together since Judy has a brother (Pat McCarty) and a sister (Kate Foster) living at Kirby Pines. What fun! A former member of the Maternal Welfare League and the Le Bonheur Club, now Judy devotes her volunteering time to her church. She'll be an asset to some of Kirby's oppor- tunities to serve. When downsizing, Judy chose to move her Wee Forest Folk collection to enjoy in her apartment along with her garden- ing tools. Next spring, she'll be working one of the garden spots. Welcome, Judy. We are so happy you chose to make Kirby Pines your home for this chapter of your life. Enjoy your family members living here and grow your extended family with your new Kirby friends. Judy Deshaies Elsie Booker Elsie Booker was born in Water Valley, Mississippi, and moved to Kirby Pines from her home in Memphis. She and her late husband, Galen, met in 7th grade and were married 63 years before his passing in 2022. She has 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Elsie graduated from Ole Miss in the early sixties with a degree in elementary education. She went on to become a 2nd grade teacher. Her late husband served in the Army, went to University of Memphis and became the CEO of the National Cotton Counsel. Elsie enjoys catching up with her children and grandchildren and painting. She paints "tiny art", much of which can be seen displayed in her new apartment. She loves classic movies, football and Ole Miss. Her favorite holiday is Christmas and has always enjoyed going home to Water Valley to celebrate. Her favorite trip was to China with Galen when he went on business. Her proudest accomplishment is raising 2 beautiful children. Elsie has collected art from fellow artists through the years. She used to ride her bike and do yard work to stay active, and hopes to find things at Kirby to keep moving. When asked how friends would describe her, she says, "Some might say odd, friendly, loyal and family oriented". She has always been close to her neighbors. Let's give Elsie a big Kirby Pines welcome and make her feel right at home. Invite her to join you for dinner or perhaps to the Arts and Crafts Studio to show off her artistic side. We hope you find plenty of new friends and activities to keep you entertained. NEW RESIDENTS The Pinecone | September 2024 • 3 • New Resident Bios written by resident, Peggy Reynolds Gatlin