Donnia Baum daughter of the late James Dillion and Laura Hester Dillion was born on January 13, 1940 in Corning, Arkansas and departed this life on July 1, 2017 at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston at the age of 77.

Mrs. Baum was a home-maker and a resident of Dexter.  She was also a member of the Eagles in Dexter.

She was united in marriage to Felix Baum and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by one son, Jim Bailey of Dexter; by one brother, Larry Harris of Bloomfield; by one sister, Patsey Hayes of Dexter; by one grandchild, Angela Barker of California and by two great-grandchildren, Johnna Baum and Judith Barker.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rainey-Mathis Funeral Homes in Dexter.