Joan Diane McGill

Joan Diane Huggins McGill, age 76, of Fort Oglethorpe, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Born in Chickamauga, Georgia, Joan was the daughter of the late Lloyd Huggins and Mildred Hargrave Huggins. She was a lifelong resident of Fort Oglethorpe and a faithful member of Pathway Baptist Church. Joan lived a life marked by compassion, service, and unwavering faith, leaving a legacy of love that will continue through the many lives she touched.
A dedicated registered nurse, Joan devoted more than 30 years to the healthcare profession. She faithfully cared for countless patients throughout her career, serving as a travel nurse for many years before concluding her nursing ministry with Amedisys Hospice. Her caring heart, gentle spirit, and commitment to serving others reflected her Christian faith in every aspect of her work.
Joan was known by those who loved her for her steadfast loyalty to family and friends and for her adventurous spirit that led her to enjoy traveling and exploring new places. She was also a gifted porcelain doll maker, creating beautiful keepsakes with her artistic talents.
Perhaps Joan's greatest ministry was opening her heart and home as a foster mother to 72 children. She treasured every child entrusted to her care, providing love, encouragement, and hope that made an eternal difference in their lives.
In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her sister, Wanda Helton.
Those left to cherish her precious memory are her loving husband, Rene Dallaire; daughters, Mellissa Denise (Steven) Brodie and Carmen Diane (Rick) Adkins; grandchildren, Steven Brodie III, Megan Brodie, Isaiah Adkins, Caitlynn Adkins, Morgan Lutton, Brynlee Adkins, and Abigail Lutton; great-grandchild, Ryeland; niece, Amanda Pierce; nephews, Doug (Anita) Helton and Steve Crawford; her lifelong friend, Yvonne Hogg and her family; and numerous cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.
A celebration of Joan's life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in the chapel of W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe, with Pastor Mark Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the service hour at the funeral home.
The family finds comfort in knowing that Joan has heard the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant," and now rests in the presence of her Savior whom she faithfully served throughout her life.
Arrangements are entrusted to W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.