Joan Ellis Nesbitt, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born May 11, 1948, in Bethesda, Maryland, the daughter of the late Russell Ellis and Jeanne Lane Ellis.

Joan retired from Delta Airlines after working for 28 years as a flight attendant. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, knitting, suntanning, and reading. Joan was a member of Community First United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ken Nesbitt Sr., and stepdaughter, Janet Nesbitt.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her son & daughter-in-law, Ken & Alyson Nesbitt, and grandchildren, Adelaide Elizabeth Nesbitt, Bailey Ann-Lane Nesbitt, and Jack William Nesbitt.

In keeping with Joan’s wishes, her body has been cremated. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date, and her cremated remains will be scattered in Puerto Rico, a place that brought her so much joy.

Messages of condolences can be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.