Joan Daum

Joan Christy Daum, 77, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at Chateau Girardeau.

She was born June 13, 1940, in Pittsburgh to John R. and Frances Jones Walker.

She was a member of La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. She attended Transylvania University. Joan received the Ambassador's Award while working as an administrative assistant for the Children's Research Hospital in Pittsburgh in the Free Care Fund.

In 2004, while employed by the Cape Girardeau Police Department, she was the first civilian to receive the Employee of the Year Award. She recognized the whole Cape Girardeau Police Department as her extended family. She inspired everyone she met.

Survivors include the father of her children, Ronald Daum; son, Keith (Jeanetta) Daum of Cape Girardeau; brother, Robert (Lou) Walker of San Antonio; and sister, Marilyn Holstead of Pittsburgh; along with nieces, nephews and four grandchildren, Candice Istenes, Madison Daum, Bryar Daum and Walker Daum, who all adored her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Craig Daum; and brother-in-law, Robert Holstead.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Ron Watts officiating.

Memorial contributions may be given to La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.