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Elizabeth Hannah
Born
Elizabeth Michelle Shamblin

(1981-12-23) December 23, 1981 (age 42)
Other namesElizabeth Shamblin Hannah[1]
Spouse
Brandon Hannah
(m. 2003; died 2021)
Children5[a]
MotherGwen Shamblin Lara[2]
RelativesJoe Lara (stepfather)

Elizabeth Hannah Is an American writer best known for being the daughter of Weigh Down Workshop & Remnant Fellowship Church founder, Gwen Shamblin Lara.[3][4] Hannah is the current leader of the church as the successor of her mother after her death in May 2021.[5]

Early life

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Hannah was born Elizabeth Michelle Shamblin on December 23, 1981 in Memphis, Tennessee to American author and dietitian, Gwen Shamblin (née Henley; 1955–2021)[6][7] and investor & trader, David Shamblin (1954–2023).[8][9] She has an older brother named Michael Shamblin (b. 1980) who is a musician and YouTuber.[10][11]

Career

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Remnant Fellowshup Church leadership

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Hannah was a participating member of her mother's church movement since it's formation in 1999 and was along with her brother in charge of numerous youth and adult groups within the church.[12][13]

After her mother, step father, and husband's death on May 29, 2021, Hannah and her older brother Michael stated in June 2021 that they will both continue to lead Remnant Fellowship and continue their mother's legacy.[14][15]

Beginning during the "Feast of Tabernacles"[b] event in September 2021, Hannah stepped back from public appearances and began to call-in to church services and prerecord sermons.[16]

In November 2021, six months after her mother, husband, and step-father's death, Hannah's brother Michael announced that he would be leaving Remnant Fellowship and he and his wife Erin were filing for divorce resulting in Hannah becoming the church's sole leader.[17][18][19]

In December 2021, Hannah began the "Give Love Project" which involves many volunteers from the church that help out at the Nashville Rescue Mission and the Franklin Fire Department with a partnership from Crumbl Cookies.[20][21][22]

Hannah stated February 2024 that she was ready to "continue her mother's legacy" and "Take the church to the next level.[23]

Beginning at the "Feast of Tabernacles" event on October 31, 2024, Hannah began appearing publicly at the church for the first time since September 2021.[24]

Books

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Hannah has stated that she is in the process of writing a book about her mother.[25]

Personal life

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Hannah married her husband Brandon Hannah on April 19, 2003 in a private ceremony at her mother's historic mansion entitled Ashlawn.[26] They lived in Brentwood, Tennessee with their three daughters and two sons.[27][28]

On April 13, 2012, Hannah's first born son died of SIDS at just under 5 months old.[29]

Hannah's husband was the founder of self named real estate company entitled Brandon Hannah Properties located in Franklin, Tennessee.[30][31]

Actor and musician, Joe Lara became her step-father after he married her mother on August 18, 2018 in a Remnant Fellowship Church wedding ceremony.[32][33][34]

The couple were members of Remnant Fellowship Church together along with their children up until Brandon's death due to a plane crash in May 2021 that also killed Hannah's mother, stepfather, and four other leaders of the church.[35][36][37]

Hannah's brother has stated in a May 2024 Youtube video that she possibly suffers from an eating disorder.[38]

References

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  1. ^ "What is the Weigh Down approach?". weighdown.com.
  2. ^ "Remnant Fellowship: A Brief History And A Dire Warning". www.spiritwatch.org.
  3. ^ "Michael Shamblin and Elizabeth Shamblin Hannah "intend to continue the dream that Gwen Shamblin Lara had of helping people find a relationship with God."". facebook.com.
  4. ^ "Weighing In on Gwen Shamblin Lara's "Cult:" What Went Down With Weigh Down". thewartburgwatch.com.
  5. ^ "Gwen Shamblin's Kids Have Very Different Outlooks On Her Controversial Church". www.bustle.com.
  6. ^ "Son of Gwen Shamblin Lara Speaks Out on 'Narcissist' Mother and Her 'Cult': 'It's Like I Woke Up From a 20-Year Dream'". churchleaders.com.
  7. ^ "'This is what we are going to take you out with.' Gwen Shamblin's son describes threat with sniper's bullet". www.newschannel5.com.
  8. ^ "David Gordon Shamblin OCTOBER 30, 1954 – MAY 19, 2023 IN THE CARE OF Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist-North Chapel and Hamilton Memorial Gardens". www.dignitymemorial.com.
  9. ^ "Shamblin, David Gordon Kind, Generous, And A Man Of Strong Religious Conviction". www.chattanoogan.com.
  10. ^ "'The Way Down' Pastor Takes Credit for HBO Max Woes: 'This Is a Big Win'". variety.com.
  11. ^ "'The Way Down': Where Are Elizabeth Hannah and David Shamblin Now?". www.newsweek.com.
  12. ^ "THIS WEDNESDAY…the debut of the "YOUTH Can Overcome" show". www.remnantfellowshipnews.com.
  13. ^ "Remnant Youth – A Campout Full of Love, Encouragement, and Conviction". www.remnantfellowshipnews.com.
  14. ^ "'Continue the dream': Remnant Fellowship Church founder's children will keep church going after her death". www.tennessean.com.
  15. ^ "Remnant Fellowship releases statement after church leaders killed in plane crash". foxchattanooga.com.
  16. ^ "Feast of Tabernacles Weekend 2021 was amazing! Not only did we get to celebrate this HOLY Festival with Joy-filled hearts; we had TWO concerts! Check out these EPIC concert views and a church community of LOVE! #remnantfellowship #feastoftabernacles #christian #church #fot2021". facebook.com.
  17. ^ "Final Episodes in Gwen Shamblin Lara Docuseries Sound a Warning for Everyone". churchleaders.com.
  18. ^ "Plane crashes into Percy Priest Lake; Christian diet guru Gwen Shamblin Lara, 6 others on board, church says". WTVF-TV. May 29, 2021. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  19. ^ Romero, Dennis (May 30, 2021). "Diet guru Gwen Lara, husband actor Joe Lara among seven killed in plane crash". NBC News.
  20. ^ "Give Love Project: Onsite at The Nashville Rescue Mission". www.remnantfellowshipnews.com.
  21. ^ "Remnant Fellowship Youth had a blast spreading love and joy in the community with the "Give Love Project" this week! Our hearts are full and so grateful for our neighbors all around the community! Under the direction of Elizabeth Hannah, we are continuously inspired to GIVE LOVE! May we all spread the love of God and His Son, Jesus Christ. Thank you to our Police and Fire Departments for their selfless service to the community and for the support of our neighboring churches. #remnantfellowship #remnantfellowshipyouth #givelove #spreadlove #thankful #community #thanksgiving #thankfulness #crumblcookies @crumblcookies @franklin_fire.31 @brentwoodfire". instagram.com.
  22. ^ "Remnant Fellowship is beginning the GIVE LOVE PROJECT under the direction and lead of Gwen Lara's daughter, Elizabeth Hannah. Having lived in the Brentwood/Nashville/Franklin community for over 20 years, Elizabeth wants to give back to the community in every way she can— and the entire Church feels the same way! We are thankful for the amazing support we feel from so many surrounding Churches, businesses, and operations… and we want to GIVE LOVE back! Merry Christmas to All!! #remnantfellowship #remnantfellowshipyouth #givelove #giveloveproject #thegiveloveproject #serve #give". facebook.com.
  23. ^ "Gwen Shamblin's daughter says she's ready to take mother's church to next level". youtube.com.
  24. ^ "MAGA- Make Ashlawn Godly Again". youtube.com.
  25. ^ "'I want to make history.' Gwen Shamblin's daughter says she is ready to take mother's church to next level". www.newschannel5.com.
  26. ^ "Did You Know? Learning Historical Fun Facts about this Church and Ministry". www.remnantfellowshipnews.com.
  27. ^ "Spring Collection". remnantfellowshipweddings.com.
  28. ^ "Alec Leaman and Brandon's son, Charles Grantham Hannah, hard at work!". facebook.com.
  29. ^ "Elizabeth Shamblin-Hannah's 5-Month-Old Son Dies: The church members said they began turning on each other after Gwen's daughter Elizabeth lost her 5-month-old son, Henley Shamblin-Hannah. Graves said details about the infant's death are sparse, admitting, "No one ever really acknowledged that he died. I mean, through word of mouth it kind of spread, but there wasn't an official anything from Gwen."". facebook.com.
  30. ^ "Brandon Hannah Will always be remembered as a man of integrity, humility, graciousness and kindness. All who came into contact with him felt appreciated, loved and respected. His loss is unbelievably painful to our team and to everyone, but we take comfort knowing he lived his life trying to honor God and others every day". brandonhannahproperties.com.
  31. ^ "Our dear clients and friends... Brandon Hannah Will always be remembered as a man of integrity, humility, graciousness and kindness. In regards to Brandon Hannah Properties… We want you to know that his incredibly strong wife, Elizabeth Hannah, and her children want to continue to lead on the legacy and build upon the trustworthy foundation Brandon has laid. Your sentiments are cherished and deeply appreciated... On Behalf of Elizabeth Hannah, her Children, and the beloved memory of Brandon Hannah, The BHP Team". facebook.com.
  32. ^ "Joe Lara Movies – Chronicling The Life And Death Of The Tarzan Actor". actlings.com.
  33. ^ "Gwen Shamblin - Final Decree of Divorce". www.scribd.com.
  34. ^ "The Covenant Wedding of Gwen Shamblin to Joe Lara - Remnant Fellowship". youtube.com.
  35. ^ Barnes, Mike (30 May 2021). "Joe Lara, Star of 'Tarzan: The Epic Adventures,' Dies in Plane Crash at 58". The Hollywood Reporter. Associated Press. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  36. ^ Bacon, John; Sharon, Keith (30 May 2021). "Plane carrying diet guru Gwen Lara, 6 others crashes into Tennessee lake; all on board presumed dead". USA Today. Gannett. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  37. ^ "NTSB: Pilot error in crash killing diet guru Gwen Shamblin". March 22, 2023.
  38. ^ "3 Years Since the Horrifying, Fateful Plane Crash". youtube.com.

Notes

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  1. ^ One child is deceased.
  2. ^ Sometimes referred to as "Feast of Harvest".
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