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Leigh is the Executive Director at Plough Towers, a Section 8 HUD high rise for seniors over 62 years of age and those individuals under 62 years of age with mobility impairments. Leigh has 28 years of experience in the field of elder care; ranging from adult day services, Alzheimer’s care as well as many […]

Laura Cantrell is a dedicated professional with a background in dietetics and a passion for philanthropy. Having relocated to Memphis in 2017 for graduate studies, she seamlessly integrated into the community. Laura’s journey led her to the Baptist system, where she applied her expertise as a dietitian. In 2022, she transitioned to the Baptist Foundation, […]

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Max Notowitz Topic: Max Notowitz, Story of Survival, The Holocaust About Ida: Ida Notowitz Eleazer was born in Frankfort Germany, when her father Max Notowitz was in the US Army, serving in Military Intelligence.  Her parents, Max and Fannie, brought her back to Memphis when she was one.  They went on to have another daughter […]

Kim Bearden was born in the Baptist Hospital on Union Avenue and was raised in the metropolitan Memphis area. She graduated from Southaven High School and the University of Memphis. She joined the staff at Elmwood Cemetery in 1998. After 25 years, she’s collected some interesting, fun, and sometimes bizarre stories to share about her […]