Hannah Greaten's Obituary
Hannah Broadnax Greaten of Decatur, IL departed this life on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Hannah was born in Arlington, TN the daughter of Lucy Lee (Thomas) and Isom Broadnax. She moved to Decatur and after receiving her cooking certification, she was employed as a chef at Orlando Hotel, Robbies, and the Holiday Inn. After retiring she became a foster grandparent at a local daycare.
Family was very important to her. She opened her home to her family and raised her grandkids. She was always willing to help those that needed her. Some of her fondest memories were of family fish dinners, cards games, and holiday gatherings. Recently she would reminisce about the monthly birthday dinners. She was an avid bingo player and she loved her cowboy movies. She will be truly missed.
Hannah leaves to cherish her memories: daughters; Lola Greaten (Bloomington, IL), Wanda Greaten (Indianapolis, IN), sisters; Mary Jones (Decatur, IL), Barbara Dandridge (Centennial, CO), and brother Arthur (Corine) Broadnax (Memphis, TN), grandsons; Carlos Greaten (Indianapolis, IN), Rico Greaten (Ferriday, LA),
Sean Greaten (Bloomington, IL), Omari Greaten (Indianapolis, IN) and granddaughters; Breanna Greaten (Decatur, IL) and Delrita Smith (Indianapolis, IN) and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Hannah was proceeded in the death by her parents, her son Anthony L. Greaten, great granddaughter True Dior, brothers; Quentine, Isom, Charles, and Willie, sisters; Inez, Bobbie Jean, and Christine.
A special thanks to
Elder Foster, Sister Foster, and The Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ for keeping our family lifted up in prayer.
The ICU and 5th floor nurses at Decatur Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion.
The family has entrusted Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services with the arrangements. The memorial will be held Friday, April 14, 2023 at 11:00 am.
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