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Nan E. Nesbitt

By Joshua Smith
Nan E. Nesbitt

Nan E. Nesbitt, 97, of Stafford, passed away on June 10, 2024 at the LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home

Nan was born June 24, 1926 in Grand Island, the daughter of the late Howard and Myrtle (Rogers) Killian.

Nan graduated from Sidway School in 1940 and Kibler High School in 1944.  She was active in Cub Scouts and earned a Silver Fawn, which is the highest award for women in Cub Scouts.  She bowled in 7 different leagues and 23 national tournaments, was a 600 Club Member and a member of the Hall of Fame.  She spent many hours volunteering at the Genesee County Nursing Home, Batavia Senior Center and the snack shop at Genesee Memorial Hospital.  Nan was a member of the Morganville United Church of Christ.  She worked at Kozak Auto Dry Wash and Hodgins Printing, retiring in 1989.  She and her late husband, Harold, traveled to 49 states, Australia, New Zeland and Hawaii.

Surviving are her son, Thomas (Melanie) Nesbitt of Byron; a grandson, Connor Nesbitt of Enosburg, VT and nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband, Harold Nesbitt; son, David Nesbitt and a brother, Howard Killian.

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, June 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Morganville United Church of Christ, 8466 Morganville Road, Stafford, where Nan's Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. also on Friday.  At the conclusion of her Memorial Service a reception will be held at the church hall. The burial service for Nan and her late son, David will be held on Friday, June 28 at 3:00 p.m. at Grandview Cemetery in Batavia.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Morganville United Church of Christ, 8466 Morganville Road, Stafford, NY 14143 or the Genesee County Animal Shelter, 3841 West Main Street Road, Batavia, NY 14020.  

Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements for Nan were entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, Batavia, (585) 343-8868.

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