Barbara Jean Gorman Jarvis

Barbara Jean Gorman Jarvis, of Zanesville, Ohio, passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Nov. 9, 1949.
Born and raised in Morgantown, she graduated from Morgantown High School in 1967, attended West Virginia University and graduated from Monongalia County School of Practical Nursing. She moved to Zanesville, in 1975.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John L. and Helen R. Gorman.
She is survived by her children, Wesley J. (Tina M.), Sarah E. (Dave R.), John R. (Megan A.); grandchildren Aidan J., Cheyenne R.; sisters, Pamela S. (Walt W.), Tressa J. (Michael J.); her beloved dogs, Morgan and Journey.
She retired from Prime Care Pediatrics after 22 years. She was a 39 year member of Meadow Vale Garden Club, an Ohio State Master Gardener volunteer and a member of Coburn United Methodist Church. Barb was an avid gardener who loved spending time in her backyard. As a history buff, she enjoyed challenging her family members, especially her grandson, with historical trivia. She cherished her family, her extended family, her dear friends and her happiest memories are times spent with them.
She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Visitation will be at the Bryan & Hardwick Funeral Home from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Genesis Hospice Care, Coburn United Methodist Church, or Muskingum County Animal Shelter.
The Bryan & Hardwick Funeral Home, 2318 Maple Ave., Zanesville, OH, is in charge of the arrangements.
Condolences: bryanhardwickfh.com