Joan Saundra Evans Nowak, went home to be in the arms of our Lord on October 5, 2023 in Columbus, Georgia.

Joan was born on February 23, 1939 to Obie (Obidiah) Evans and Ruby Blanchard Evans. Joan was born in Georgia, and at the age of seven moved to Florala, Alabama where she spent her childhood. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Barbara (Bob) Townsend, Janet Leigh Evans, her brothers Harold (Buzzy) Evans, Dwight Evans, and Greg Evans.

She is survived by her sister Brenda Brouam, husband Mal of Florala. A daughter, Saundra Leigh Hoak, a granddaughter Stephanie Lane Breeden (Chad), two great-grandsons, Chad Eric Breeden, Jr. and Corey Ethan Breeden (Maeghan), one great-great granddaughter Chelsi Elizabeth Breeden, all of Virginia. A stepdaughter Hope Nowak of Oklahoma.

Special niece and nephews Robin Townsend, Andy Townsend (Dora) and Larry Evans (Karen).

Joan had a strong love for her church and her church family. Joan was a cosmetologist and never lost the passion for her career. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Funeral Services will be 2PM Friday, October 13, 2023, at Evans Funeral Home in Florala with Father Bill officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. Burial will immediately follow at the family plot at Greenwood Cemetery.

Please join us in remembering Joan Nowak by visiting our Memorial at evansfuneralhomeal.com. Through this site we invite you to share your thoughts and memories with our family.