(nee Joyner), was found dead in her home on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Cindy was employed at Children’s Hospital. Cindy was preceded in death by her husband James Conklin; her parents, James M. Joyner Jr. and Eileen Cashion Joyner; her sister, Elizabeth Joyner Wetteroff. She is survived by her sister Carie (Terry) Kirkpatrick of Rosewood Heights, IL, and her nieces Abigail and Sophia Wetteroff and nephew Jacob Wetteroff along with her step-mother Peggy Joyner. Cindy will be cremated and buried with her husband at Resurrection Cemetery. No visitation is planned. Donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice. KUTIS AFFTON SERVICE
Rest in heavenly peace to our dear friend. What a glorious meeting with God and your loved ones. From the many that loved your free spirit, humor and dedication to your job that made all our lives so much better at work.. and at play! We’ll come visit you, just like you often did thru the years for so many of our loved ones lost. You had a heart of gold. PEACE.
Rest in heavenly peace to our dear friend. What a glorious meeting with God and your loved ones. From the many that loved your free spirit, humor and dedication to your job that made all our lives so much better at work.. and at play! We’ll come visit you, just like you often did thru the years for so many of our loved ones lost. You had a heart of gold. PEACE.
Excerpts From St. Louis Children’s Hospital Newsletter Article:
Cindy Conklin, who worked at SLCH for 31 years, passed away unexpectedly last month.
She joined SLCH in 1990, working in the central staffing office for most of her career.
Her roles included staffing coordinator and, later, patient care operations coordinator.
She also staffed a cashier’s window at SLCH for a few years until such transactions were brought online throughout BJC.
“Any time there was a discrepancy with someone’s paycheck, she would call to ensure everything was accurate — people appreciated her care and concern,” says Tim Hammer, an emergency medical technician in the emergency department. He knew Conklin for 14 years, professionally and personally.
“Every year on holidays she would visit about a dozen grave sites and place balloons and other markers,” he says. “About half of them were family members and the rest were family members of employees that she worked with here at Children’s.”
Other colleagues shared their memories of her:
“Cindy was one of the most kindhearted and detail-oriented people I have had the pleasure of meeting.”
“She played an integral part of formalizing the central staffing office and was a role model in how to interact with employees to ensure their schedules and timecards were accurate.”
“It was always refreshing to hear about the fun she’d had at Gateway International Raceway (now World Wide Technology Raceway) or the most recent antics her two dogs were up to.
“She’s left a lasting impression on all of us.”
“Cindy was warmly welcoming and an invaluable presence on our team. I’m sure many are thinking and praying for her due to the quality of her character and authenticity of her heart.”
“Cindy’s compassion represented what SLCH employees are all about.”
Excerpts From St. Louis Children’s Hospital Newsletter Article:
Cindy Conklin, who worked at SLCH for 31 years, passed away unexpectedly last month.
She joined SLCH in 1990, working in the central staffing office for most of her career.
Her roles included staffing coordinator and, later, patient care operations coordinator.
She also staffed a cashier’s window at SLCH for a few years until such transactions were brought online throughout BJC.
“Any time there was a discrepancy with someone’s paycheck, she would call to ensure everything was accurate — people appreciated her care and concern,” says Tim Hammer, an emergency medical technician in the emergency department. He knew Conklin for 14 years, professionally and personally.
“Every year on holidays she would visit about a dozen grave sites and place balloons and other markers,” he says. “About half of them were family members and the rest were family members of employees that she worked with here at Children’s.”
Other colleagues shared their memories of her:
“Cindy was one of the most kindhearted and detail-oriented people I have had the pleasure of meeting.”
“She played an integral part of formalizing the central staffing office and was a role model in how to interact with employees to ensure their schedules and timecards were accurate.”
“It was always refreshing to hear about the fun she’d had at Gateway International Raceway (now World Wide Technology Raceway) or the most recent antics her two dogs were up to.
“She’s left a lasting impression on all of us.”
“Cindy was warmly welcoming and an invaluable presence on our team. I’m sure many are thinking and praying for her due to the quality of her character and authenticity of her heart.”
“Cindy’s compassion represented what SLCH employees are all about.”
Cindy was our neighbor and friend. Very warm and carrying person. She loved her husband so very much. After he passed away her sadness overwhelmed her. She was a wonderful gal who went to car races and concerts. As her fellow workers said she would put flowers and homemade wreaths on family and friends grave sights. She was loving gal who left this world way to soon. R.I.P. Cindy Fly High my friend.