Elma Elizabeth Hannah “Mamaw Elma”

Elma Elizabeth Hannah “Mamaw Elma”, 79, of Duck, WV passed away suddenly at WVU Medicine Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Gassaway on Monday, October 16, 2023.   

She was born in Fola on June 9, 1944, to the late Emma Price Brown.  

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Mike, Porter and Elwood Brown; and her grandson, Jeremy Hannah.  

Elma retired as a cook from Clay County Schools after 22 years of service.  She was best known for her famous hot rolls.  Her kitchen was always open and welcomed many friends and strangers throughout the years.  

Left behind to cherish her memory is her husband of 62 years, James Hannah; siblings, Francis Nichols of Jodie, WV, Arthur Brown and Margaret (Arch) Rush both of Ohio; her children; Jeff (Diane) Hannah of West Salem, Ohio, Rick (Diane) Hannah of Clay, WV, Carol Hannah of Big Otter, WV, Karen (Mike) Boggs of Big Otter, WV and William (Jessica) Rogers of Duck, WV; grandchildren, Jimmy (Nancy) Boggs, Jake (Cindy) Boggs, Michelle (Josh) Blair, Ashley (Chad) Owens of Shinnston, Jenna Hannah of Glenville, Hunter (Hannah) Hannah of Clay, Samantha (Isaac) Ramsey of Clay, Hailey and Levi Rogers of Duck, and Josh and Amanda Calame of Shelby, Ohio; great grandchildren; Lexi, Phoenix, Savannah, Bailee, Jaxon, Jacob, Abraham, Abigail, Trenton, and McKenzie; special friends and neighbors, Cliff and Patricia Gillespie; many nieces, nephews, and extended family that will miss her.   

Her funeral will be 1 P.M. Friday, October 20, 2023, at Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway with Pastor James Balser officiating.  Burial will follow in the Cadle Cemetery, Duck.  

Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.  

Arrangements by Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway. 

Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.