Louanna Mannon

Louanna Mannon (Kelly) age 88 from Gallipolis Ohio died Friday October 9, 2020 while in Hospice care in Columbus Ohio. Louanna was born March 27, 1932 in Elliott County Kentucky to John Donnie (Don) and Florence (Roe) Kelly. She married Marlin (Marty) Edward Mannon on March 5, 1949 in Springfield Ohio where they raised two sons Eddie and Ken. Louanna is proceeded in death by her parents and two brothers John Don (June) and Eugene (Gene) Kelly; her husband of 34 years Marlin (Marty); two sons Marlin Edward (Eddie), and Kenneth Lee Mannon; granddaughter Kimberly Jade Mannon and daughter in law Pamela Foster (Meade) She is survived by her grandchildren DeNel (Mannon) Miller, Todd Mannon, Robert Mannon and Samuel Mannon. Great grandchildren; Nicholas (Cole), Lily, Emelia, Arden, Parker, Kayle and her great great granddaughter Estella Kay. She also leaves behind her childhood “bestest” friend Dorothy who she loved as her sister. Louanna will forever be remembered as “Mamma” to us all. She was the rock to this motley crew of people she called “her family” Each one of us has special memories of Mamma that we will always look back on as some of the best of our lives. She loved to watch her “stories”, read, and make some of the most beautiful crochet blankets ever seen!! She was also the CHAMPION of fried potatoes and chicken!! We have all tried to duplicate but to no avail. Coming close but not “exactly like mammas” she definitely hit perfection every time! As her family we are very blessed and grateful to have had this wonderful woman and her beautiful soul as long as we did. She endured some of the hardest obstacles and hurt in this life that only a few survive. Whether it was her stubbornness or being hardheaded or both, she humbly stood tall and graceful with each blow. Thank you for giving each of us the best part of you! We love you always. Rest easy Mamma. Your boys are waiting for you. A private service will be at a later date. Special thanks to Heartland of Dublin Hospice and especially to Mike Milbourne who kept us connected throughout this journey. In lieu of flowers please donate to Heartland of Dublin Hospice 4075 Dublin-Granville Road Dublin, Ohio 43017 or your favorite charity.