Hannah (Allison) Battle , was born on April 5, 1929 in Russell County Alabama. She was surrounded by her family on January 14, 2023 when she cried her last tear at 11:19 a.m. Her parents, George Allison and Ella Mae (McKinley) Allison preceded her in death, along with her siblings: Fletcher, Ester, Willie, Jimmy, George, Joe, Nettie, Ella Mae, Walter, Helen and Alberta.

On July 12, 1948 she and Eddie Battle were united in marriage. Eddie preceded her in death on January 19, 1976.

Hannah attended St. Rita's School of Nursing then began her career with St. Rita's Hospital and retired after 42 years of service. Because of her compassion for nursing, she returned to the field as a Certified Home Health Care Provider. Hannah loved gardening, puzzles, fishing, baking, walking and homemaking. She has been a member of Philippian Missionary Baptist Church for 60 years. Hannah was also a member of the Usher Board, a Treasurer and a Founding Charter Member of Philippian's EverReady Club.

Those who survive and will cherish memories of our Beloved are two sons, Paul Edward (Susan) in Atlanta, Norman Eugene (Kim) in Lima; one daughter Barbara Lynn in Cincinnati; special sons, Chester Wilson, Clayton (Cora) Ingram; a God daughter, Carolyn Elaine Boyd.  Hannah has seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild and a host of loving nieces, nephews and genuine friends.

We Salute our mother as we stand on Matthew 25:23. "His Lord said, unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: Enter into the joy of Lord.