Joan Elaine Rutan, age 81, of Hoschton passed away Monday October 2, 2017. Survivors include her daughters Dawn Ballard and husband Joe of TX; Bridget Harris and husband Frank of CA; Wendy Opdahl and husband Lyle of Hoschton. She is preceded in death by her sister Betty Sharp. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Lawson Funeral Home 4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966