Phyllis Joy Kanavel

Phyllis Joy Kanavel, 83 of  Zanesville died at 5:00 PM  Friday, October 16, 2020 at the Primerose Assisted Living after a lengthy illness.

Joy was born November 2, 1936 in Zanesville the daughter of Stanley Brooks Sherwood and  Oma Mae Squires Sherwood.

Joy was a homemaker & enjoyed taking care of her pet cats over the years. She very much liked spending time with family, especially her grandkids.

She is survived by her three sons; Kevin (Lori) Kanavel, Todd (Mellissa) Kanavel, and Bryan (Theresa) Kanavel; six grandsons, Wesley, Wade, Brady, Scott, Riley and Gregory; 3 great grandsons, Kasen, Colt & Briar; a niece Katherine Gamellia and a nephew Michael Sherwood. In addition to her parents, Joy was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Kanavel; a brother & sister-in-law, Brooks & Marilynn Sherwood; a nephew, Robert Sherwood.

No public visitation or funeral services will be observed. The family will have a private service & burial at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to Grace United Methodist Church, The Arthritis Foundation, or to the Miracle League of Muskingum County.

The Bryan & Hardwick Funeral Home, 2318 Maple Ave. Zanesville is in charge of the arrangements. To share memories and condolences with Joy’s family please visit www.BryanHardwickFH.com.