Top 10 Over Fifty Class of 2022 honorees : front row , from left , Marsha Iverson , Daisy Frazier and Ed Mosley ; back row , from left , Hampton Thames , Dr . Keith Everett , Kate Cherry , Marian L . Swindell , Ph . D ., and Linda Clayton . Honorees Dr . Sandra Pupa and Kim Waters were unable to attend .
Celebrating area residents over age 50 who continue to make a difference
Meridian Museum of Art was the setting for a noon luncheon honoring 10 people over the age of 50 who are vibrant , active , insightful and full of hope about the future . They are leading a path of giving back for future generations to take on the reins . Some work full-time , while others are retired . They all share a common trait : Giving back to the community through volunteerism , mentorship , actively serving on board and committees dedicated to empowering the improving the community or simply through acts of kindness .
Top 10 Over Fifty is presented by Mississippi Power , through a partnership with The Meridian Star and Timeless Meridian Magazine .
The 2022 honorees are : Kate
Cherry , 66 , Executive Director , Meridian Museum of Art ; Linda M . Clayton , 70 , Semi-retired , Ralph Morgan Rodeo Advertiser ; Dr .
Keith Everett , 69 , Anderson Regional Health Systems , Chief Medical Officer ; Daisy Frazier , 68 , Master Gardener , Retired Educator , Meridian and Lauderdale County public schools ; Marsha Iverson , 68 , Retired , Meridian Public School District ; Marian L . Swindell , Ph . D ., 55 , Mississippi State University-Meridian , Professor ; Dr . Sandra Pupa , 64 , Women ’ s Healthcare Center , Ochsner Rush Health — Radiologist ; Hampton Thames , 59 , Citizens National Bank , President ; Kim Waters , 62 , Accountant ; Edward Mosley , 68 , Meridian Lauderdale County School District , Assistant Superintendent .
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