Michelle Ables Obituary
Michelle C. Ables, 58, of Zanesville, died at 7:06 P.M. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Genesis Hospital Emergency Room, Zanesville. She was born October 25, 1966, in Johnstown, Ohio, a daughter of Toni Heffley and the late Jeffrey Bartley. She had a passion for writing songs and poetry but above all, she found the most joy baking with her grandchildren and cooking for her family.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Harris; two children, Shawna (Austin) Cook and Jordan Ables; seven grandchildren, Isabell, Casey, Madison, Owen, Cearra, Emma, and Jaxon; two sisters, Jennifer (Rick) Rosshirt and Stacie McKinley; and a friend, Doug Ables.
In addition to her father, Michelle is preceded in death by her grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
A cremation will take place under the direction of BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE, with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later time.
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