Judith Lynn Hannah

She was born April 11, 1943 in St. Johns to Glenn and Eleanor (Little) Lewis. She graduated from St. Johns High School in 1961 and went on to have a long career in banking. She worked in banking for 37 years retiring as Vice President of Capital National Bank in Lansing in 2001. Judith married the late John Hannah on February 29, 1980 in Las Vegas, NV. After John’s retirement they built a home in Elk Rapids. Judith spent the last 15 years of her career commuting on weekends to Elk Rapids.

Judith was a founder and early board member of Crime Stoppers of Mid-Michigan, she was a member of The 100 Club, she was President of the Financial Women International of Michigan, a member of The National Association of Career Women, a member of the Red Hat Society, and she volunteered at the Father Fred Food Pantry in Traverse City for the last 5 years. In her spare time she enjoyed sunbathing, basket weaving, painting, going to arts and craft shows, and boating with her friends.

Judith is survived by her daughter Bambi Hannah of Pennsylvania, step daughter Sandy (Richard) Leweke of California; 3 grandchildren, sister: Sharon (Ed) St. John, brother: Ted (Nancy) Lewis, and several cherished nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Judith was preceded in death by her husband in 2002.

Per her wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial luncheon in celebration of Judith’s life will be held Thursday, December 18, 2014 at the Town Club in Elk Rapids from 2-4pm.

A celebration of Life will take place Friday, July 24, 2015 from 1-5 p.m. in the Edward C Grace Memorial Pavilion at the Elk Rapids Marina. Parking will be on the Cedar Street public lot (there will be signs) & shuttles will be provided for those who need it.

Donations of can goods, clothing or household goods will be appreciated for her favorite charity The Father Fred Foundation in Traverse City.

Memorial contributions in Judith’s name may be directed to Munson Hospice (Munson Home Health 1150 Medical Campus Drive, Traverse City, Mi 49684) or the Father Fred Food Pantry (Father Fred Foundation, 826 Hastings, Traverse City, Mi 49686) .

Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home of Elk Rapids.