Joni Faye Benjamin Sumner was born on Saturday, April 26, 1958 in Kennett, Missouri to the late Frances Jo Shipley Benjamin and Richard Martin Benjamin.  She departed this life on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at St. Louis University Hospital at the age of 68 years, 5 months, and 24 days.  Joni was a graduate of Malden High School and had worked as a pharmacy tech.  Her survivors include:  sister, Janet Cox and husband Ronnie of Malden; brother, Robert Benjamin and wife Evy of Campbell; and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents, her parents, and one brother, Richard "Dicky" Benjamin.  

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Memorial Park Cemetery with Mr. James Powell officiating.  Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.