Biography: JoAnn Greene passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020.  JoAnn was born on October 16, 1928 in Sparkman, Arkansas to Sue Dunn Eubank and John Edwin Eubank.  She attended public schools in Sparkman and Little Rock University – a member of the last graduating class before the merger of the University with the University of Arkansas System.  Following graduation, she attended the University of Central Arkansas doing post graduate study in child development and psychology.  For many years she was a devoted volunteer for Stepping Stone Inc. and Youth Home helping provide services to troubled Arkansas youth.  In 1982 she served as a consultant in fund development to the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and was subsequently named ASO Director of Development.  During her work in that position, she organized the first Grand Symphony Ball which quickly became the primary fund raising event for the ASO.  During this same period, with the assistance of the publisher of the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, she organized a 4^th of July patriotic concert by the ASO to be held on the banks of the Arkansas River.  “Pops on the River” became one of the most popular performances of the year, attracting thousands of Arkansans to celebrate the holiday with the ASO.
 
In 1985 JoAnn was selected by the Board of Directors to become the Executive Director of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra – a position she held for more than twelve years.  During her administration she worked tirelessly to establish the ASO Foundation to ensure the Orchestra achieved a healthy financial future.  She organized active volunteer support groups (guilds) in Hot Springs and Russellville.  Both groups, along with the Little Rock Guild, became valuable supporters of the orchestra in fundraising, season ticket sales and music education. 
 
JoAnn spent her last years as a resident of Shepherd’s Cove at Good Shepherd Ecumenical Retirement community and was an active member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.  She dearly loved her friends at the Cove and the family would like to express their appreciation to Beverly Williams and the staff at the Cove and to Regina King, whose care and loving kindness meant so much.
 
JoAnn is survived by two daughters, Gail Judd (Bruce) of Watersound, FL and Ann Kemp (Hal) of Little Rock; her sister, Mrs. Rachel Alexander of Mobile, AL and seven grandchildren:  Colin McRae Mitchell (Guy), Lara Kemp Beard (Jordan); Hamilton Kemp (Rachel); Harrison Kemp (Ashley); Caroline Kemp Carnes (Jay); Mauren Kennedy and Maddie Kennedy and eleven great-grandchildren.  There will be a private interment for immediate family only at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church Columbarium Garden.  The family will schedule a Celebration of Life gathering at a later time.  Memorials may be sent to the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra or to Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.  Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com