Joan Elizabeth Bader, 61, of Newark, DE passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Born in Evreux, France on February 18, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Sr. and Mary Arrants Jones.

Joan retired after dedicating 30 years to Acme Markets, where she proudly served as a deli manager. She found the most joy in life while spending time with her family and her dogs. Joan loved being at the beach, where she created countless memories soaking up the sun, it was truly her happy place to be.

Survivors include her loving husband of 15 years, Carl Bader Jr.; children, Jason Kline (fiancée, Tayler Murphy), North East, MD, Joseph Kline (Devyn), Elkton, MD, Jeffrey Bader (Jen), Wilmington, DE, Erin Ennis (Nate), Rehoboth Beach, DE, and Trey Bader, Newark, DE; grandchildren, Paisley, Nathan, Riley, Mikey, Haley, and Birdie; siblings, Julie Hurlock (Sam), Roy Jones (Sandy), Janice Pugh (Mark); sisters-in-law, Debra Jones and Kelly Jones; numerous nieces and nephews; and beloved K-9 companions, Cali and Carson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Ralph E. Jones Jr., Randy Jones, and June Carroll.

Funeral service will be held 11 AM, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton Street, Elkton, MD 21921, with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Attn: Memorial Giving at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at https://www.stjude.org/promotion/impact-giving-pm.html?sc_dcm=58700008005633531&sc_cid=kwp&sc_cat=b&&&&&ds_rl=1285465&ds_rl=1291300&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwr9m3BhDHARIsANut04ZN4BVHr-wBaT8EJkmZXbSdmp7mDNJrnhbKwaGDXDNqGIZhfVDAbXgaAqdxEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds .