Elizabeth Shamblin Hannah is the daughter of Gwen Shamblin, the subject of the HBO Max documentary, The Way Down: God, Greed and the Cull. She, along with her siblings, are now continuing their mother’s unfulfilled dream.
Let’s learn more about her through this Elizabeth Shamblin Hannah Biography.
Meet Elizabeth Shamblin Hannah, Daughter of Gwen Shamblin
Elizabeth Shamblin Hannah was born to Gwen Shamblin and David Shamblin. She is one of two children (the other being Michael) born from Gwen’s first marriage.
Sadly, although her parents were both members of the Remnant Fellowship, according to a church member, David “certainly did not stand for everything Gwen said was right and proper.” So the two eventually drifted apart and Gwen fell in love with actor Joe Lara, best known for playing Tarzan in the 1990s TV series.
So Elizabeth’s parents divorced and Gwen married Joe in 2018.
At the time, Joe had a daughter with his ex-girlfriend Natasha Pavlovich, the actress of The Way Down.
Unfortunately, Elizabeth’s mother, Joe, her husband, and four other church members were killed in a private plane crash on May 29, 2021. The group of seven were flying in a Cessna Citation 501 jet from Tennessee’s Smyrna Airport to Palm Beach, Florida when it crashed into Percy Priest Lake.
It is believed that Elizabeth’s stepfather Joe, who had little flying experience, was flying the plane at the time. However, the exact cause of the crash remains unknown.
Where is Elizabeth Shamblin Hannah now?
Elizabeth Shamblin Hannah today continues the dream that Gwen Shamblin Lara had of helping people find a relationship with God. According to her, “Mother Elizabeth’s message of loving God with all your heart will live on forever and continue to change lives for all eternity.”
On the day of the crash, Elizabeth sent a text message to members of Remnant Church asking them to “pray — and be at peace. GOD IS IN CONTROL, and we will continue to move forward with WHAT GOD WANTS with this church.”
Elizabeth Shamblin Hannah Husband
Elizabeth Shamblin Hannah lost her husband Brandon Hannah in a plane crash on May 29, 2021. At that time, the two had just celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary. According to Elizabeth, on April 19, 2021, her husband surprised her with beautiful balloons and flowers.
“It was an absolute honor and joy to be his wife. Brandon’s every waking moment was filled with seeking God’s will and sharing the Truths we were taught daily about putting God first in our lives,” Elizabeth recalls.
Additionally, Elizabeth described him as “one of the most selfless and loving husbands and fathers on the planet” who always put God first.
Her husband, Brandon M Hannah, will turn 40 in September 2021.
A little more about him, Brandon is a native of Pegram, Tennessee, who attended David Lipscomb High School. Later, after graduating with a degree in Marketing from David Lipscomb University, Brandon founded his own brokerage firm called Brandon Hannah Properties.
As for children, they have four children – Grace, Gweneth, Gloria and Charles Grantham.
Elizabeth also gave birth to a fifth child, but the boy died in his sleep at the age of five months.
Elizabeth Shamblin Hannah Age
Elizabeth Shamblin Hannah was born on December 24, 1971. That means she is 50 years old in 2022.
She is 10 years older than her late husband Brandon.
Is Elizabeth Shamblin Hannah on IG?
Yes, as of April 2022, find Elizabeth on Instagram @elizabeth.hannah77 with 1.2k followers.
Also, here is her Facebook @elizabeth.hannah.12.
Most of her posts are about family and friends.
Elizabeth Shamblin Hannah’s Job Details
Elizabeth Shamblin Hannah oversees the Remnant Discipleship Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. They operated a men’s halfway house for over 3 years before opening a women’s home in November 2019. Today, she mentors men and women who have left prison who have decided to change their lives and let go of their past.
Additionally, Elizabeth asserts that those in her church have given up anger, drugs, anxiety, cigarettes, antidepressants, gossip, pride, excessive shopping, excessive drinking, overeating, excessive gaming, sexual desire—any addiction that keeps them from “putting God FIRST in our lives.”
Previously, Elizabeth worked at Weigh Down Workshop Ministries.
Elizabeth first founded Remnant Fellowship Church in Brentwood, Tennessee in 1999. Over the years, the church has been accused of being a cult due to the alleged controlling nature of its members. However, the congregation has always denied the “unfounded and defamatory claims and accusations.”
Following in her mother’s footsteps, Elizabeth vowed to keep the church going with the help of her siblings.
Related FAQs
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What is Elizabeth Shamblin Hannah’s net worth?
Elizabeth boasts a net worth of under $2 million as of 2022.
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Where does Elizabeth Shamblin Hannah live now?
As of 2022, Elizabeth lives in Brentwood, Tennessee.
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Will Elizabeth Shamblin Hannah Appear in HBO’s The Way Down?
No, Elizabeth does not appear in HBO Max’s documentary The Way Down: God, Greed and the Cull.