Phyllis Merritt Stevens, 67, of Owensboro, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Hermitage Care and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. She was born August 30, 1952 in Owensboro to the late Estel Joy and Lelia Daugherty Merritt. Phyllis retired from Aleris Aluminum as a furnace operator and was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church. She enjoyed UK basketball but more than anything she enjoyed spending time with her family who she would have done anything for.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Mellisa Ann Vasquez; two brothers, Glenn E. Merritt and Dwayne Merritt; and sister, Linda Cecil.
She is survived by a son, Joy Wayne Bennett (Sonya); two grandchildren, Cheyenne Ross and Chantelle Costello; two great-grandchildren; brother, Jeff Merritt (Frances); sisters-in-law, Teresa Merritt and Darlene Merritt; several nieces, nephews, and aunts. A special thanks to her nieces/loving caregivers Sandy Ball and Candy Mason.
Services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday in the chapel at James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation is from 12 to 6 p.m. on Sunday and after 9 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home.