Ida Blanche Hanson

Ida Blanche Morris Hanson 95, of Scott Depot passed away on March 12, 2025 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC. Born in Charleston, WV on March 16, 1929, the third of four children of the late Claude B. Morris, Sr. and Eula Newhouse Morris. In addition to her parents, Blanche was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Richard L. Hanson, Sr; brothers: Julius C. Morris and Claude B. Morris, Jr. and her sister, Martha Morris Hall Nunley. Blanche and Richard were married August 12, 1950. Together they had five children: Richard L. Jr. of Winston Salem, NC, Thomas A. (MaryPat) of Charlottesville, VA, William C. “Corky” (Tammy) of Sarasota, FL, Terrence W. (Kathy) of Culloden, WV and Susan C. Kennedy (Shawn) of Garner, NC. She is survived by 11 grandchildren: Eric Hanson, Greg Hanson, Tim Hanson, James Hanson, Katherine McPherson, Andrew Hanson, Michelle Roynak, Taylor Hill, Adam “A. J.” Hanson, Jennifer Johnson and Scott Dooley; 16 great-grandchildren: Noah and Luke Hanson, Hadleigh and Harper Hanson, Lindell and Levon Hanson, Miller McPherson, Waylon Hanson, Maci Hanson, Kinley and Brayden Hill, Austin Ronyak, Peyton Hagen, Madeline, Caroline and Ryan Johnson; brother-in-laws: William Hanson of Winston Salem, NC, Robert Hanson of Hurricane, WV; and sister-in-laws: Georgia and Joyce Hanson, both of Scott Depot, WV. With such a large extended family, Blanche is survived by numerous nieces and nephews who thought so fondly of their gentle Aunt Blanche. As a very young girl during the Depression, Blanche and her family lived in a house boat on the Kanawha River. She attended Charleston High School, where she played center on the girls’ basketball team. Blanche and Richard moved to Scott Depot in 1953. They raised their five children in the home they built and shared for over 70 years. Having lived such a long, wonderful life, memories are numerous and will live in the hearts of the family she loved. Losing a husband after 72 years is a difficult thing. Blanche was very fortunate to spend her last few years in North Carolina with Susie and Shawn. The warmth, love and comfort they shared with her in their home made that transition so much easier. A special thank you is extended to her caregiver, Ida Mae Sanders. Funeral Service for Blanche will be 1:00 pm, Friday, March 21, 2025 at Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield, WV with son-in-law, Deacon Shawn Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in Winfield Cemetery. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Curtis Price Way, Charleston, WV 25311. You may share memories of Blanche by visiting her tribute page at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com Chapman Funeral Home 12848 Winfield Road, Winfield, WV is honored to serve the Hanson family.

Ida Blanche Hanson

March 16, 1929 - March 12, 2025