Phyllis "Joy" Daniels Fannin, age 79, Hillsboro, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at her home.

Born February 26, 1944, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Burt Daniels and Opal Perky Daniels. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Roy "Jim" Fannin and a brother James Lee "Jimmy" Daniels.

She is survived by two sons, Barry (Stacy) Butcher of Prestonsburg and James Gary Butcher (Shawna) of Corbin; two daughters, Tammy Lynn Blanton of Morehead and Lisa Dawn Fugett of Hillsboro; six grandchildren, Kimberly Flynn, Felicia Jaynes, Brett Blanton, Zachary Butcher, Jackson Butcher, and Philip Fugett; and seven great grandchildren.

Other survivors include one brother, Gary Ward (Pam) of Meally, Kentucky; one sister, Jewel Branham (Ben) of Paintsville, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews; and other extended family.

Joy was a retired technician for Columbia Gas and was a member of Mt. Pisgah Christian Church.  She enjoyed crocheting, reading Amish books, and attending church. Joy was happiest surrounded by friends and family, especially her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jack Hinton officiating.  Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, January 1, 2024, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, 400 Fraley Drive, Morehead, KY 40351.

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