Services will be private for Joan Jaye, 64, of St. Cloud, who passed away June 27, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at the St. Cloud Hospital. Deacon John Wocken will officiate. Interment of the urn will take place at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Sauk Rapids.
A gathering of friends will be from 10 a.m. until noon Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.
Joan was born on Aug. 4, 1959, in Savannah, Georgia, to Robert and Marlene (Cole) Brennan, the youngest of three children. She graduated from St. Cloud Cathedral High School in 1977. Following her graduation from Cathedral High School, she completed two bachelor’s degrees from St. Catherine University in home economics/ textiles and accounting, where she met her husband, Jeff Jaye. Joan and Jeff were united in marriage at the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas at the University of St. Thomas Dec. 19, 1981. Together, they raised three children. Throughout adulthood and until her passing, Joan was a dedicated certified public accountant, providing tax services for the Greater St. Cloud area and maintained close relationships with many of her clients spanning decades. Joan was a major supporter of the East St. Cloud region and worked alongside many organizations throughout her lifetime.
Joan was a loving daughter, sister, wife, and mother who treasured spending time with her family. She looked forward to decorating her house for Christmas and preparing her large Christmas tree for familial gatherings every year. In summertime, she was passionate about maintaining her beautiful garden and demonstrating her love for flowers. She loved to spend her birthday at the Benton County Fair with her family each year. Joan was a strong-willed, loving and supportive mother, and she will be deeply missed.
Joan is survived by her mother, Marlene Brennan; sisters, Cindy Ley and Mary Brennan; husband, Jeff Jaye; and children, Joseph (Ashley) Jaye, Lauretta (Aaron) Korkko and Elliott Jaye.
Joan is preceded in death by her father, Major Robert Brennan (USAF).
The family of Joan would like to thank the medical teams of the St. Cloud Hospital: emergency room, telemetry, the fifth floor medical progressive unit and, especially, the intensive care unit. We watched the dedicated and determined efforts of these individuals who treated Joan with so much care and concern. All of her caregivers will forever be heroes in our hearts.
Out of respect for Joan’s love of flowers and gardening, it is requested that attendees of her visitation and service wear colorful clothing.
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