Joanne Lyles White, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American philanthropist
Date of Birth: 12-Sep-1929
Place of Birth: Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Date of Death: 09-Mar-2011
Profession: teacher
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About Joanne Lyles White
- Lillian Joanne Lyles White (September 12, 1929 – March 9, 2011), known as Joanne White, was an American philanthropist, teacher, humanitarian, and social entrepreneur from Alexandria in Rapides Parish, who founded and co-founded several non-profit organizations and service agencies in Central Louisiana, including Angel Care, the Hope House, the Shepherd Center, Rapides Parish Habitat for Humanity, the Central Louisiana Food Bank, Care and Share, and Christmas Cheer for Children.
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- White was a founding member and first President of the Louisiana High School Speech League and the Tournament of Champions.
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- White also helped to create the Kuumba Center, the Wally White Lecture Series, and Aiken Option School.
- In 2011, following her death, White was specifically commended as one of "Louisiana's finest daughters" by the Louisiana House of Representatives.
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