Background
Newman, Joann was born on January 18, 1932 in Lamesa, Texas, United States. Daughter of Burey Burton and Willie Leone B.
educator occupational therapist
Newman, Joann was born on January 18, 1932 in Lamesa, Texas, United States. Daughter of Burey Burton and Willie Leone B.
Bachelor of Science, Texas Woman's University, 1974. Master of Arts, Texas Woman's University, 1981.
Occupl. therapist, Methodist Hospital, Lubbock, Texas, 1964-1971; occupational therapist, Helping Handd Development Center, Irving, Texas, 1974-1975; rehabilitation coordinator, Good Samaritan Village, Denton, Texas, 1976-1984; president, Elder Care, Inc., Denton, 1984-1990; director, The Home Place, The Day Home, Denton, 1984-1990; instructor, Texas Women's U., Denton, since 1992. Consultant various retirement villages, nursing homes, Denton, Texas, 1984-1991.
Member Elderly Svc. Providers, Denton, Texas, since 1980, public responsibilitycom. Texas Department Mental Health Mental Retardation, Denton, since 1994. Leader support group Families of Elderly, First Baptist Church, Denton, 1992-1993.
Member, past vice president Denton County Alliance for Mentally Ill, since 1989. Member American Occupl. Therapy Association, Texas Occupl.
Therapy Association.
Married Travis Ryan White, August 6, 1949 (divorced November 1962). Children: Constance Spickelmier, Elaine Spong, Terry White, Cynthia Rae Gough (deceased), Jonathan Travis. Married Quilla Joe Newman, January 1, 1971.
1 child, Jonathan.