Joan "Joni" Irene Story

MINERAL POINT Joan "Joni" I. Story, passed away July 31, 2017 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus at the age of 72. She was born March 2, 1945 in Toronto, Ohio to the late William Robert Daniels and Dorothy Mae Eleanor (Jones) Daniels. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Allen Story in 1974 and an infant son, Christopher Allen Story in 1972.

Joni was a very loving, caring and supportive aunt who often cared for her nieces and nephews as they were growing up. She was passionate about her pets and adored her cats, Jack and Jill. Joni was very creative and spent her retirement years scrapbooking and enjoying a quiet, peaceful life close to her family. She loved reading and watching the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues games. Joni had a talented musical spirit and had a beautiful singing voice as well as being an accomplished pianist. Engelbert Humperdinck was her favorite entertainer. She and a few close friends would travel to different states attending his concerts and she served as president of his fan club for several years. She began working at the Missouri Division of Family Services soon after she graduated from high school and was employed there until her retirement. Joni's co-workers and dear friends described her as a generous, fun-loving and selfless person. Her warm smile, witty sense of humor, and strength in persevering through her life journey, is what Joni will be mostly remembered for. Survivors include her only sibling, Janet L. Huck and husband, Dr. Joseph B. Huck; five nieces and nephews, Tommy Huck (Jennifer), Dr. Jeff Huck (Maria), Dr. Dan Huck (Dawn), Sarah Knapp (JR), and Emily Brown (Denny); fourteen great nieces and nephews, Delilah, Clementine, Kelsea (Nick), Gabe, Tyce, JT, Sami, Cole, Emmy, Wyatt, Tristan, Ethan, Sabra and Sabyn. Also surviving are extended family and friends.

Friends may call at Cozean Memorial Chapel on Thursday, August 3, from 5 8 p.m. Visitation will resume on Friday at noon followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. in the Cozean Chapel with Pastor Bob Bullock officiating. Interment will follow at Knights of Pythias Cemetery in Farmington, Missouri. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Arthritis Foundation in care of the funeral home. View the tribute video and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.

Visitation

Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory

Thursday, August 3, 2017 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Directions Interment Service

Knights of Pythias Cemetery Farmington

Friday, August 4, 2017 Farmington, MO 63640 Directions Visitation Resumes

Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory

Friday, August 4, 2017 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Directions Funeral Service

Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory

Friday, August 4, 2017 02:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Directions