Joan Kaye Davis was born November 1, 1949 to James Leroy and Lenora Lena (Kramer) Davis and she died March 19, 2022 at Sanford Hospital in Chamberlain, South Dakota at the age of 72 years.

She was a lovely young child that played with and called her siblings by name until she became ill.  At the age of 5 years old she ran a high fever that left her disabled.  Joan remained at home with her parents until the passing of her mother in June of 1974.  She then entered the Redfield State Hospital in Redfield, South Dakota.  When the hospital closed, Joan moved to Milestones in Chamberlain, South Dakota.  She resided in a home with other residents while in Chamberlain.  Joan had a roommate and enjoyed rocking in her rocking chair, as well as her stuffed animals.

Joan is survived by her brother, Norman (Melva) Davis of Sioux Falls, SD; her nieces and nephews: Dennis (Julia) Schmitz, Barb (Loren) Nicolaus, Kimberly (Wayne Kaup) Schonebaum, Carl Jr (Melanie) Ludemann, Craig Ludemann, Brad Ludemann, Brian (Amanda) Ludemann, Shaun (Joan) Davis, Cory (Jeannie) Davis, Chris (Ashley) Davis, Dwaine Davis, David (Marilee) Davis, DeAnne (Brad) Rechtenbaugh, Rob (Tara) Davis, Derick Davis and their families.  She is also survived by the staff and her caretakers at Milestone.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters: Sarah (Gerald) Schmitz and Donna (Carl) Ludemann; and her brother John (Bobbi) Davis.

Graveside services for Joan Kaye Davis, age 72, of Bonesteel, SD will be Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 10:30 AM at the Graceland Cemetery in Burke.  Visitation will be Saturday at 9:30 AM at Clausen Funeral Home in Burke.