Phyllis Joy Byars

Phyllis Joy Byars, 86, wife of John Harris Byars, of Garden Park Drive, Nicholasville, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, at the UK Markey Cancer Center. She was born in McCreary County, Kentucky, on October 9, 1937, to the late Leo New and Hassie Davis New. Joy was a graduate of Danville High School and the Fugazzi Business School. She was also a member of the Edgewood Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 62 years, John; daughters, Sherri Powers (Bobby), and Kellie Adkins (Kevin); son, Chris Byars (Kim); as well as multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a sister, Betty Hogue. Services will be held at 12:00 PM, Thursday, September 19, at Betts & West Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Gray officiating. Burial will follow at Danville Memorial Gardens, where casket bearers will be Chris Byars, Nathan Byars, Kevin Adkins, Jeff Turner, Bobby Powers, and Michael Thomas. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of service, Thursday, at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to go to the Edgewood Baptist Church Mission Fund. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Bluegrass Care Navigators for the compassionate service that Joy received under their care. Betts & West is honored to serve Joy and her family in their time of need. An online guestbook is available at www.BettsAndWestFuneralHome.com