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JoAnn Pinion

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JoAnn Pinion, 81, passed away June 2, 2018. She was born in Searcy, Arkansas February 24, 1937 to Pauline and Curtis Hubbell. She is survived by her husband, Larry G. Pinion. JoAnn leaves three children, Bo Barnwell and wife, Sara, Bart Barnwell and wife, Anne and daughter, Blake Barnwell. Three grandchildren, Bronwyn Barnwell, Merritt Barnwell and Alexandra Barnwell. Larry's children, Dee and husband, David Houchin, Debbie and husband, David Copeland and Rick and wife, Gloria Pinion and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. JoAnn was a career employee as a Radiology Technologist and G.I. Medical Assistant at St. Vincent Infirmary. Her devotion to patient care was appreciated by countless she helped. She had a unique sense of humor and her co-workers said she spoke a language of her own. She set an example for her children to follow with her work ethic and dedication to family. Larry and JoAnn retired to Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs with many friends and enjoyed the First United Methodist Church family. Her passion was gardening and the numerous dogs, too many to count. She always had flowers in bloom throughout the year. Moving back to Little Rock she reunited her faith with Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church and enjoyed her roundtable Sunday school class. Their friends always had trivia group dinners, gardening clubs and various outings to keep busy. She loved being close to her children and grandchildren. The family would like special thanks and appreciation to go to Dr. Dean Kumpuris, who devoted his time to care for both JoAnn and Larry to this day. Friends, Joe and Ann Teeter and Buddy and Sybil Laing were always close by. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72210. A memorial service will be held at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, 4823 Woodlawn Drive, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 11 a.m., followed by a reception in the Gathering Hall of the church. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Published June 5, 2018

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