Mary Louise “Nannie” Bauer, 87, of New Boston went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth. She was born on October 16, 1939 in Roanoke, VA to the late James Calvin and Ida M. (Spradlin) Johnson. She retired from Golden Years as a housekeeper. Her grandchildren were the love of her life. She lit up every time they came around. Louise loved watching the Cincinnati Reds and often coached them from her recliner. She loved to bowl, Crochet and attend her grandchildren’s sporting events. Louise was excited to soon be welcoming her two great-great-grandbabies.

Louise is survived by two daughters, Terri Leasure and husband Steven of West Portsmouth and Janet Stambaugh and husband Chet of Wheelersburg; two stepdaughters, Angie Dillow and husband Greg of Wheelersburg and Annette Smith of Portsmouth; two stepsons, Jon Bauer of Florida and Marty Bauer of Wheelersburg; four grandchildren, Carie Mead, Amy Jo McGraw and husband Jared, David L. Hayden and wife Amanda, and Logan H. Stambaugh; seven great grandchildren, Sean, Alex, Rylee and husband Connor, Jacob, Ciauna, Jase, Kaisley, and Owen. Two special friends, Rene Heath and Billie Jones; along with her caregiver who became family, Wanda Linkous. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Bauer; two brothers, James C. Johnson Jr. and Jesse G. Johnson; and two sisters, Betty Jones and Mona Leftwich.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026 at SWICK BENTLEY FUNERAL HOME in New Boston with Pastor Ryan Hagen officiating. Friends may call two hours prior to the services on Friday. Online condolences may be left at www.sbentleyfh.com.