Rheta Monteen Elliott, known to family and friends as Monteen, was born in Charleston, South Carolina. She was raised in the life of First Baptist Church of Charleston, the oldest Baptist church in the South, where she attended both church and school. Monteen was part of the very first group of students at the newly established school in 1949 and attended grades one through twelve there, forming lifelong ties to her faith and education.
Following high school, Monteen attended nursing school in South Carolina, beginning a long and meaningful career devoted to caring for others. She married Glen William "Bill" Elliott in Brunswick, Georgia, and together they made their home in Atlanta.
Monteen spent more than 25 years serving as a pediatric nurse at numerous hospitals throughout the Atlanta area, including Saint Joseph's Hospital, Piedmont Hospital, Clayton Regional, and Henry Regional (now Piedmont Henry). Her compassion, skill, and dedication touched countless children and families. Later in her career, she worked for Delta Air Lines, serving in the clinic at Delta headquarters in Atlanta until her retirement in 2008.
In addition to her professional life, Monteen was a gifted writer and humorist. In her spare time, she delighted audiences by delivering continuing education courses to various groups, blending insight, warmth, and humor. She deeply loved attending church and especially cherished going to gospel music concerts with friends.
Monteen had a profound love for animals and people alike and could never be around enough of either. Her kindness, wit, and generous spirit left a lasting impression on everyone she met.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Katie Louise Corbin; her father, Charles Corbin Sr.; her brothers, Charles Corbin Jr. and James Franklin Corbin; and her sister, Mary Corbin McCulloum.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Glen William Elliott; her son, Charles Benjamin Elliott; and her sister, Shelby Corbin Price.
Monteen Elliott will be remembered for her faith, her service to others, her love of learning and laughter, and the deep compassion she showed throughout her life.
The family will receive friends on Friday, January 23, 2026 from 2-4 PM at Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. A private interment will be held at a later date at Riverview Memorial Park, North Charleston, SC.
In lieu of flowers, make contributions in her name to: Clayton County Humane Society at www.claytoncountyhumane.org or call 770-471-9436.