Linda Joan Bauer, 60, died on Friday, July 19, 2019, at her home in Lake Park, following a lengthy illness. Born in Quitman, on August 15, 1958, she was a daughter of the late William C. Hewett and Patricia Bassett Hewett. Joan received her certification as a Pharmacy Technician from Wiregrass Technical College. 
Survivors are her husband, Michael E. Bauer of Lake Park; daughters and son in law, Kourtney and Kellen Kent of Hahira, Kristina Manley of Lake Park; four grandchildren, sisters, Kathy Gilbert of Nashville, Lynn Wood of Sparks and a brother, Fred Hewett of Panama City, Florida. 
A memorial service celebrating the life of Mrs. Bauer will be held on Saturday July 27, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home. Donations will be gratefully received in memory of Mrs. Bauer by the American Canter Society.