Phyllis J. Ballou, 88, of Sidney, OH, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at her home.
Phyllis was born on June 30, 1934, in Lakeview, OH, a daughter of the late Jessa and Hattie May Taylor Cavinder. She was also preceded in death by a son, Ronald McKinnon, a grandson, Jeremy McKinnon, and eight siblings, Alberta Kennaw, Koneta Faulder, Barbara Butler, Lillian Rumer, Romona Core, Gene Cavinder, Jim Cavinder, and Judy Briley.
Phyllis married Willard Ballou on December 29, 1981, and he survives. She is also survived by five children, Jack (Donna) McKinnon of Bellefontaine, OH, David McKinnon of Indian River, MI, Susan Howell of Bellefontaine, Angela Duncan of Waynesville, OH, and Linda (Nathan) Wood of Lakeview, 12 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, a brother, Ronald (Karen) Cavinder of Quincy, OH, and many nieces and nephews.
Phyllis attended Stokes Local School. She retired from Westinghouse in Bellefontaine. Phyllis enjoyed gardening and shopping. She was an excellent cook and loved her pet cats. Phyllis’ greatest joy came from being with her family and spending time with her grandchildren.
Private services were conducted in Huntsville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given in Phyllis’ memory to Logan County Cancer Society c/o Mary Rutan Hospital.
Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, OH. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.