Phyllis Gaye Cavender
Phyllis Cavender, 84, of Elkview went to be with the Lord and to join her late husband in Heaven, Monday, October 3, 2022 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 17 years Billy "Herschel" Cavender; parents, Opie Taft & Mary Elizabeth Schoolcraft; brother, William Herschel Schoolcraft.
Phyllis was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a friend to all and never met a stranger. She raised four children on her own, after losing her husband in 1972 and always made time for family. Phyllis was an avid pet lover and also enjoyed feeding and caring for wildlife.
She is survived by her children, Sheila (Dale) Yoak, Rick (Joni) Cavender, Ronnie Cavender, and Randy
(Brenda) Cavender; sister, Rosalee Burns; brothers, Johnny Schoolcraft, Bob Schoolcraft, and Eugene Schoolcraft; grandchildren, Amanda, Jessica, Kayla, Sydney, Grant, and Jordan; 4 great grandchildren; and many other family members.
Visitation will be 12:00 to 2:00pm, Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Hafer Funeral Home.
A service will begin at 2:00pm, following the visitation, Pastor Steve Arbogast officiating. Burial will follow in the
Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney.
Online condolences may be sent to www.haferfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements are in the care of Hafer Funeral Home, 50 North Pinch Road, Elkview.