Joanne Sue Greathouse

IN MEMORY OF: Joanne Sue Greathouse Serving Location: CRAIN FUNERAL HOME – MURPHYSBORO 1421 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, Illinois Joanne Sue Greathouse, 75, of Murphysboro, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at her residence. She was born to Martin (Mike) Richard and Mary Louise Abbadusky Ludwig on February 9, 1948, she grew up on a farm near Ellisville, Illinois. After graduating from Spoon River Valley High School, she finished her undergraduate work at Carthage College and completed training in Radiologic Technology at Methodist Hospital of Central Illinois in Peoria. She later obtained graduate degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and The College of William and Mary. She worked and married George D. Greathouse, on June 5, 1971. He predeceased her in 2007. Joanne worked at Virginia Commonwealth Virginia Commonwealth University and chair of the Department of Radiation Sciences. They moved to Chicago in 1997 when she joined the staff of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology; she became Chief Executive Officer of the agency in 1998. After “retiring” to Arizona in 2007, she accepted a position as Program Director of the Radiography Program at Apollo (now Carrington) College. She was a frequent presenter at state, national, and international conferences; the recipient of numerous professional awards; and an author of books, book chapters, and many professional articles. She participated in and was a leader of many professional and academic groups and was a life member of the Virginia Society of Radiologic Technologists, a Fellow of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, and a Fellow of the Association of Educators in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences. Music was an integral part of her life. Joanne played piano; played French horn with many community groups, including the Hanover County (Virginia) Community Band, the West Valley Pops, the Sun City Concert Band, the Sun City Chamber Orchestra, and the West Valley Wind Ensemble. She sang with the Richmond Choral Society, the West Valley Chorale, and several church choirs. She was an avid sports fan and followed the Los Angeles Dodgers since a small child. After moving to Arizona, she followed many Arizona teams: the Diamondbacks, the Cardinals, the Coyotes, and the Rattlers. She had 3 siblings, all of whom predeceased her: William Ralph Ludwig, Linda Abbadusky, and Mary Ellen Mays. She was also predeceased by her nephew Michael Abbadusky. She is survived by her niece, Michelle Corzine (Dave); great nieces Katlin (Eric) Howard, Cheyenne Abbadusky, Mackenzie Jo Watson, and Gabrielle Watson; and by step-nieces Lynette Pikul (Mike) Breeden, Dr. Kristen (Jacob) James and great-great niece Jada Abbadusky-Howard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the George and Joanne Greathouse Scholarship Fund at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Arrangements are pending at this time. A memorial service is planned in Sun City, Arizona at a later date. Crain Funeral Home in Murphysboro is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Joanne Sue Greathouse

February 9, 1948 - March 12, 2023